OHP - "CHARLES RANKIN 1797-1886" -
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
N 44° 33.707 W 080° 26.734
17T E 544029 N 4934421
This 'Plaque' is in dedication of 'Charles Rankin' 1797-1886 a government appointed surveyor that surveyed many of the townships around here.
Waymark Code: WMAQJ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/17/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 35
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  • This pioneer surveyor was the pathfinder who opened much of this region to settlement. Born in Enniskillen, Ireland, Rankin came to Upper Canada with his family at an early age. He was appointed a deputy provincial surveyor in 1820 and at first worked in the southwestern section of the province.
  • In 1833 he began surveying the Nottawasaga Bay area and settled on some 200 acres of land west of the present town of Thornbury.
  • His more important surveys included ----
  • several townships in the present 'County of Grey;
  • the Garafraxa Colonization Road;
  • the town plot of Sydenham (Owen Sound);
  • the Toronto-Owen Sound Road;
  • the Muskoka Road;
  • and the town plot of Southampton.


  • There is an additional 'Plaque' on Highway 10 dedicated to Charles Rankin.



    • Address or location of plaque: Park

    Physical location of plaque: Other location

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    Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": no

    This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'

    Condition of sign: Excelent

    Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

    What is the second/third language?: None
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