The Priest's Landing - Lindsay, Ontario, Canada - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

THE PRIEST'S LANDING

This ancient scugog route, which was used by Hurons, Iroquois and Mississaugas from prehistoric times, commenced on Lake Ontario between Harmony and Oshawa Creeks, where in the 18th century the French established a trading post known as Cabane de Plomb. In the first days of the settlement before the building of the Purdy Dam, where now is Lindsay, this river and route was used by the settlers. Near this place was a ford where the Rev. Father James Crowley established a landing to assist the arriving settlers. The place became known as Priest's Landing.

Erected by the Victoria County Historical Society and Gertrude and Leslie Frost Canadian Studies Foundatian.

Group that erected the marker: Erected by the Victoria County Historical Society and Gertrude and Leslie Frost Canadian Studies Foundatian URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 347 Lindsay Street S. Lindsay, Ontario Canada K9V 4R4

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