"JOHN McINTOSH, 1777-1846" -- Dundela
N 44° 56.422 W 075° 18.419
18T E 475779 N 4976371
The man who developed the original seeds for the McIntosh apple.
Waymark Code: WMBQ00
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/11/2011
Views: 14
McIntosh's parents emigrated from Inverness, Scotland to the Mohawk Valley, N.Y., and John moved to Upper Canada in 1796. In 1811 he acquired a farm near this site, and while clearing the land of second growth discovered several apple seedlings. He transplanted these, and one bore the superior fruit which became famous as the McIntosh Red apple. John's son Allan established a nursery and promoted this new species extensively. It was widely acclaimed in Ontario and the northern United States, and was introduced into British Columbia about 1910. Its popularity in North America and propagation in many lands attest the initiative and industry of John McIntosh and his descendants.
Address or location of plaque: In Dundela, on the north side of Road 18, just west of the centre of the village
Physical location of plaque: Village
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: very poor
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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