St. James-On-The-Lines Anglican Church, Penetanguishene, Ontario
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JDandDD
N 44° 47.228 W 079° 55.580
17T E 584934 N 4959864
Built in 1836-38, this church was built to support the naval garrison at the naval establishements in Penetanguishene.
Waymark Code: WMEX4
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/14/2006
Views: 31
The Naval Establishments were established as a defensive post for the war of 1812. There was concern that the Americans would attack from the north. In 1836 this church was built as the religious support for the establishments and has been in active use as an Anglican church ever since.
It is called on-the-lines because it was built on the "lines of communication" between the town and the naval station. This same road was also the supply lines road that ran from Barrie in the south to the establishments and in effect connected Penetanguishene to the captial of Upper Canada, York (now Toronto).
Many of the founders and prominent members of the community are buried in the church yard. Unfortunately the church is not open to the public except for Sunday service.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1836
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
223 Church St.
Penetanguishene, Ontario Canada
L9M 1G3
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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