St James Anglican Church - 1863 - Roseneath, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 12.444 W 078° 02.827
17T E 735921 N 4899149
Marker recounting the history of nearby St James Anglican Church.
Waymark Code: WMTQDY
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/29/2016
Views: 3
Marker posted in front of St James Anglican Church near Roseneath, ON.
Marker text reads:
ST JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH - 1863
This pine church of post and beam construction, costing 800
dollars, opened in 1863 with Rev. Archie Lampman as minister. The
land was donated by Wm. Nichol. The stained glass window installed
in 1886 was in memory of Rev. John McCleary. in 1925 the Coyles
and Dropes, two pioneer families, donated the huge bell which is
38 inches in diameter, 8 inches less than the Liberty Bell in
Philadelphia. The bell marked the centennial of their arrival in
Canada. In 1977 the vestry and basement were added; in 1980 the
bell tower was extended; in 1987 plumbing was installed.
Rev. J.N. Blodgett, Superintendent of Missions in Saskatchewan
10,000 sq. miles) 1912-1916 and Secretary of Wycliffe College
1925-1939 grew up in this church and was superintendent of the
Sunday School at 19 years of age.
This plaque was dedicated in 1989 on
the 125th Anniversary
Partially funded by the Ministry of Culture and Communications
Group that erected the marker: St James Church Council, and ON Ministry of Culture and Communications
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Church Road
Roseneath, ON CA
K0K2X0
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