"BLOCKHOUSE ISLAND" -- Brockville - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

On this island, formerly known as Hospital Island, stood the sheds erected to house emigrants who were victims of cholera in the great epidemic of 1832. Many persons died here, including Doctor Robert Gilmour a native of Scotland and president of the first Board of Health in Upper Canada, who was stricken while attending the sick. During the Rebellion of 1837-38, a blockhouse was erected here for the defence of Brockville. It was destroyed by fire in 1860.

Address or location of plaque: On the east side of Blockhouse Island Parkway south of Water Street. Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: good 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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