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 Leith Church, Leith, Ontario, Canada Posted by:  JDandDD
N 44° 37.306 W 080° 52.628
17T E 509747 N 4940942
Leith United Church, formerly Presbyterian, 7 miles north east of Owen Sound, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMJB7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/26/2006
Views: 64
  This church is only open Sunday afternoons or by appointment during the summer months and is now an historic site rather than an active church. However, it is a very significant church because it is the site of the grave of one of Canada's most important painters, Tom Thompson. Thompson painted with 5 members of the Group that would be called the Group of Seven up to his premature death in 1907. Although the Group was established formally after his death, his work is invariable considered to be a part of the legacy,
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1865
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Canada, formerly Presbyterian
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Tom Thompsons Lane
Leith, Ontario Canada
N0H 1V0
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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