London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Birthplace of the Flame of Hope
Dedicated to diabetics throughout the world on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, July 7, 1989
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1779.
Location. 42° 59.394′ N, 81° 13.91′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Adelaide Street and Queens Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Adelaide Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Banting House (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Insulin (here, next to this marker); The East London Town Hall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Engine 86 (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. (approx. one kilometer away); London Armouries (approx. one kilometer away); London War Cenotaph (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Veterans' Garden (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,006 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.