Dalkeith in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
MacLeod Settlement
In 1793 some forty families, including members of several clans, emigrated from Glenelg, Scotland, under the leadership of Alexander MacLeod and landed at St. John's Island (now Prince Edward Island). The following year they came to Glengarry County and petitioned for land. In August, 1794, the majority were authorized to occupy 200 acres each in the vicinity of Kirkhill, which was for many years known as Glenelg. Alexander MacLeod, who was located on this property in 1794, was instrumental in founding one of the earliest Presbyterian parishes in Upper Canada here in Lochiel Township. During the War of 1812 he served as a Captain in the 2nd Regiment of the Glengarry Militia and died March 4, 1850.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1886.
Location. 45° 25.595′ N, 74° 37.008′ W. Marker is in Dalkeith, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is on Laggan-Gleneig Road, 3.1 kilometers east of Old Military Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21420 Laggan-Gleneig Road, Dalkeith ON K0B 1E0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker , measured as the crow flies. Blacksmith Shop / La Forge (approx. 21 kilometers away); Hawkesbury Mills (approx. 21 kilometers away); Ancien bureau de poste / Old Post Office (approx. 22.2 kilometers away); The Founding of l'Orignal (approx. 22.2 kilometers away); Maison Periard House (approx. 22.2 kilometers away); Presbytère de l'église catholique / Rectory of the Catholic Church (approx. 22.2 kilometers away); St Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church (approx. 22.2 kilometers away); Magasin Bertrand Store (approx. 22.2 kilometers away).
Regarding MacLeod Settlement. Some 40 families from various Highland clans emigrated from Scotland under the leadership of Alexander MacLeod and took up land in Glengarry in 1794. One of the earliest Presbyterian parishes in Upper Canada was subsequently established in Lochiel Township.
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