Rockwood Academy 1850 - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

A pioneer boarding school for boys was opened on this property in 1850 by William Wetherald (1820-98), an English Quaker who had emigrated to Upper Canada in 1835. The original log building was replaced by the present stone structure in 1853. The academy became noted for its high academic standards, and among its former pupils were such prominent persons as: Honourable A.S. Hardy, Ontario's fourth prime minister; Sir Adam Beck, founder of the province's Hydro-Electric system; and James J. Hill, pioneer railway magnate. In 1864 Donald McCaig and Alexander McMillan became principals of the school. They introduced commercial courses and added the south wing to the building. This school remained in operation until 1882.

Address or location of plaque: Main St. S. @ Ridge Rd. Guelph/Eramosa, ON N0B 2K0 Physical location of plaque: Town "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Former school building This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure' Condition of sign: 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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