"OGLE ROBERT GOWAN 1803-1876" -- Brockville
N 44° 35.425 W 075° 41.092
18T E 445638 N 4937680
Successful politician, newspaperman and promoter.
Waymark Code: WMBJGT
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
Views: 21
A prominent provincial politician, Gowan was born in County Wexford, Ireland. He came to Upper Canada in 1829 and immediately immersed himself in political affairs. Drawing upon his experience with the Irish Orange Order, Gowan established the Grand Orange Lodge of British North America in 1830 and, as the first Canadian grand master, ably guided the organization during its formative years. In 1836 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly, representing this area intermittently until 1861. A shrewd strategist and an effective orator, he gradually broadened his influence, using his newspaper, the "Brockville Statesman", to promote his political views. Following his retirement from provincial politics, Gowan continued to work for the retention of strong ties with Britain, a cause he had upheld throughout his career.
Address or location of plaque: At the south-east corner of Pine Street and Wall Street just east of the north end of Court House Avenue
Physical location of plaque: City
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": no physical remains
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: good
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
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