OHP - Niagara - St. Catharines - "Richard Pierpoint"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 43° 09.668 W 079° 13.782
17T E 643918 N 4780229
Dedicated to one of the first black settlers in Niagara, and his triumphs.
Waymark Code: WM8QN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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What were the thoughts of Richard Pierpoint when he first arrived on the banks of the Grand river in the early 1820s? That is one of many questions that cannot be answered about Pierpoint's life. He did not write anything about his own life, as far as we know. But from the evidence we can find, it shows the story of one pioneer's life in Ontario.

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Location of Plaque: This plaque is located at the East end of Centennial Gardens.

The Blue Quasar

Physical location of plaque: City

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": N/A

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'

Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !

Address or location of plaque: Not listed

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": Not listed

A web-site for more details.: Not listed

Condition of sign: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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