Near Mississippi Mills in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Mill of Kintail and Robert Tait McKenzie
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
1. The Mill of Kintail and Robert Tait McKenzie Marker
Inscription.
The Mill of Kintail and Robert Tait McKenzie. . This grist-mill was constructed in 1830 by John Baird, a Scottish pioneer. In 1930 it was restored by Robert Tait McKenzie (1867–1938) the prominent Canadian surgeon, physical educator, and sculptor, as his summer home and studio. Born in Lanark County, McKenzie graduated from McGill, and taught there and at the University of Pennsylvania. He served with the R.A.M.C. in the War of 1914–18 and instituted a plan for the rehabilitation of the wounded. McKenzie is noted for his sculpture of athletes and war memorials, including the Scottish-American War Memorial in Edinburg.
This grist-mill was constructed in 1830 by John Baird, a Scottish pioneer. In 1930 it was restored by Robert Tait McKenzie (1867–1938) the prominent Canadian surgeon, physical educator, and sculptor, as his summer home and studio. Born in Lanark County, McKenzie graduated from McGill, and taught there and at the University of Pennsylvania. He served with the R.A.M.C. in the War of 1914–18 and instituted a plan for the rehabilitation of the wounded. McKenzie is noted for his sculpture of athletes and war memorials, including the Scottish-American War Memorial in Edinburg.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 45° 14.774′ N, 76° 15.196′ W. Marker is near Mississippi Mills, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker can be reached from Ramsay Concession 8, 1.7 kilometers north of Clayton Road. Marker is located on the grounds of the Mill of Kintail Conservation area. It is on the path leading from the parking area to the mill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Mississippi Mills ON K0A 1A0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured
2. Wideview of The Mill of Kintail and Robert Tait McKenzie Marker
Marker is in the foreground shadow Mill is in the background
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
3. The Mill of Kintail
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
