First Electric Lightning Plant - Amherstburg,Ontario, Canada
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N 42° 06.151 W 083° 06.788
17T E 325272 N 4663319
This plaque is located in the King's Navy Yard Park in Amhesrtburg
Waymark Code: WM9CB8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member geobwong2k
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First Electric Lightning Plant

Site of the first incandescent Electric Lightning Plant in Amherstburg. It was owned by W. H. McEvoy, former Mayor. The by-law authorizing the plant was passed on April 23, 1894. It was signed by John G. Mullen, Mayor and J.H.C. Legatt, Town Clerk.

Group that erected the marker: Unknown

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:
King's Navy Yard Park
271 Sandwich Sreet S.
Amherstburg, Ontario Canada
N9V 2A5


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