Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Gananoque
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014
1. Gananoque Marker
A vulnerable point on the vital line of supply from Lower Canada in the War of 1812-14. Raided on the 21st September, 1812, when the bridge was broken up. Fortified by the Leeds Militia and garrisoned in turn by the 104th, 41st, 89th, Canadian Voltigeurs, Royal Newfoundland, 57th and 70th Regiments, with Royal Artillery, it became the base for a division of gunboats cruising among the Thousand Islands for the protection of transport.
French:
Point vulnérable de la ligne de ravitaillement du Bas-Canada pendant la guerre de 1812-1814, Gananoque fut bombardée, et son pont détruit, le 21 septembre 1812. Elle fut ensuite fortifiée par les miliciens de Leeds. Les 104ᵉ, 41ᵉ et 89ù régiments, des Voltigeurs canadiens, le 57ᵉ et 70ᵉ régiments et le Royal Newfoundland s'y établirent tour à tour en garnison. Avec l'aide de l'Artillerie royale, Gananoque devint la base navale d'une division de canonnières chargée de protéger le transport dans les eaux des Mille-Îles.
Erected 1948 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is
this page online
Location. 44° 19.716′ N, 76° 9.695′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on Stone Street South close to Pine Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Stone Street South, Gananoque ON K7G 2W4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Grace United Church Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Gananoque High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Church Bell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. (about 150 meters away); Honouring Our Past .. Celebrating Our Future (about 180 meters away); Colonel Joel Stone (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.
More about this marker. This marker is located near the Gananoque Clock Tower.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014
2. Gananoque Marker
Gananoque Clock Tower in the background.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014
3. Gananoque Clock Tower
Plaques on the tower read:
The Clock Tower
c. 1904
Donated to the citizens of Gananoque
by Charles Macdonald, Esq. L.L.D.
Plaque erected by L.A.C.A.C.
and funded by
The Gananoque Historical Society
1987
The Clock Tower, built in 1903, was a gift of Charles Macdonald and his wife. Mr. Macdonald, born in Gananoque, was a eminent bridge builder in the United States and Canada. In his later years he resided at Blinkbonnie, and died there in 1928.
c. 1904
Donated to the citizens of Gananoque
by Charles Macdonald, Esq. L.L.D.
Plaque erected by L.A.C.A.C.
and funded by
The Gananoque Historical Society
1987
The Clock Tower, built in 1903, was a gift of Charles Macdonald and his wife. Mr. Macdonald, born in Gananoque, was a eminent bridge builder in the United States and Canada. In his later years he resided at Blinkbonnie, and died there in 1928.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
