"THE FOUNDING OF LUCAN"
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N 43° 11.274 W 081° 24.270
17T E 467130 N 4781760
An Ontario Historical Plaque marking the founding of Lucan.
Waymark Code: WME1Y7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/23/2012
Views: 10
Lucan was founded in anticipation of the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway to Sarnia, projected in 1854 and built 1855-59. The first settlers had been members of the Negro Wilberforce Colony in 1830-35. One of this group, Peter Butler Sr., had by 1855 acquired the western part of the site of Lucan. The eastern part was acquired jointly by the Hon. Donald and John MacDonald, and the first village lots were sold in 1855. A steam grist mill, stores and hotels were built. Lucan Post Office was opened on June 1, 1857, and, with the completion of the railway, the settlement prospered. The Lucan Foundry, a large plant specializing in agricultural machinery, was founded in 1861. A county by-law passed in 1871 provided for the incorporation of Lucan as a village.
Address or location of plaque: 171 Main St., Lucan Ontario
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": This plaque is located on the grounds of the local museum.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'
Condition of sign: The plaque is a little weatherworn, but in good condition.
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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