James D Ross - Victoria Park - Truro, NS
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N 45° 21.500 W 063° 16.385
20T E 478611 N 5022794
Imposing granite monument dedicated to James D Ross, one of the main founders of Victoria Park.
Waymark Code: WMPQQ4
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/09/2015
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White granite monument dedicated to James D Ross, who was instrumental in the creation of Victoria Park in 1887. The stylized monument features his name and a carved marker surrounded by flat area suitable for sitting.
Ross was a noted barrister and artist who resided in Truro near the end of the 19th century.
He was the driving force behind the creation of Victoria Park in 1887. He convinced several civic-minded families and landowners to donate land for the park. Over the years there have been several acquisitions, increasing the Park's size and attractions.
Marker text reads:
JAMES D ROSS
A man of rare
Artistic ability
and an ardent
Lover of nature, he
Devoted many years
Of his life
In Developing
And beautifying
This park.
VICTORIA PARK
Itself is his
Monument.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Victoria Park, Truro NS
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