Rev. William King - South Buxton, ON
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N 42° 16.461 W 082° 10.944
17T E 402497 N 4680914
Memorial cairn to Rev. William King, who was instrumental in establishing the Elgin Settlement, a haven for former slaves and Free Blacks who fled the United States before and during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMY8PG
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
Views: 3
Cairn located on the front greenspace of St Andrew's Church in South Buxton.
Rev. William King was an abolitionist and former slave owner who made a unique contribution to the anti-slavery movement. He was instrumental in the 1849 creation of the Elgin Settlement, a haven for African Americans fleeing tyranny in the US. It was one of the most successful settlements of its type. Rev. King worked tirelessly to bridge the local and African American communities.
The marker reads:
In Memory of
Rev. Wm King
Who Founded
Buxton Settlement
1849
And Built St Andrews Church
1859
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: St Andrew's United Church, South Buxton, ON
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