OHP - HAMILTON - "FOUNDING OF ANCASTER"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 43° 13.531 W 079° 58.618
17T E 583080 N 4786366
Considered by many as the 'rich section' of Hamilton, Ancaster was once its own community... and again, to many it still is.
Waymark Code: WMA40
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/09/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Hard Oiler
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It was surveyed as Ancaster Township in the 1790s, attached variously to Nassau District, Home District, York County (West Riding) and Halton County. Finally, in 1851, it was attached to Wentworth County and its successors where it remains today. It was one of the three original potential capitals of Upper Canada with a strong defensible position and close to water but ended up being too close to the American border.

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Location of Plaque: This plaque is located on Wilson St, near the Town Hall and Town Clock.

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The Blue Quasar

Address or location of plaque: Wilson & Sulphur Springs

Physical location of plaque: City

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Building

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'

Condition of sign: Good

Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

A web-site for more details.: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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