Sault Ste. Marie in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Col. John Prince
1796-1870
Here, on a portion of his former estate, is buried Col. Prince who emigrated from England in 1833 and settled at Sandwich, Upper Canada. As commanding officer of the Essex Militia, he stirred up a violent controversy by ordering the summary execution of four members of an armed force sympathizing with Mackenzie's Rebellion which invaded the Windsor area from Detroit in December, 1838. He represented Essex in the legislative assembly 1836-40 and 1841-54. Prince was appointed the first judge of the Algoma District in 1860. Colourful and eccentric, he became one of early Sault Ste. Marie's best known citizens.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 12, 1796.
Location. 46° 30.008′ N, 84° 17.989′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in Algoma District. Marker can be reached from Lake Street, 0.6 kilometers south of Queen Street East. Marker is located along a walking path in Bellevue Park. From the parking lot, cross the bridge near the pond. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sault Ste Marie ON P6A 4A5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shingwauk Hall (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Methodist Indian Mission (approx. 1.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Ermatinger House (approx. 2 kilometers away); Precious Blood Cathedral (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Post Office (approx. 2.3 kilometers away); Sault Ste. Marie Indian Agency (approx. 2.5 kilometers away in the U.S.); Nicolas Perrot (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Dr. Roberta Bondar (approx. 2.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.
Also see . . . Wikipedia - John Prince. (Submitted on July 17, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
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