Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

William Buell, Sr. 1751 - 1832

William Buell, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

1. William Buell, Sr. Marker

Inscription. Renowned as the founder of Brockville, Buell was born in Hebron, Connecticut. Shortly after the outbreak of the American Revolution he moved to Québec where he joined the British forces and eventually served as a commissioned officer in the King's Rangers. In 1784, after his unit had been disbanded, he settled on a Crown grant here in the center of present-day Brockville. One of the area's first permanent residents, Buell became an influential local citizen. He represented Leeds in the Upper Canadian House of Assembly (1800–04). He also contributed to the development of the community of Elizabethtown (Brockville) by subdividing his holdings into lots for sale to settlers and by donating land for the Johnstown District Court House and Gaol and for several churches.

Erected 1990 by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Communications.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 44° 35.239′ N, 75° 41.129′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Home Street and Water Street West, on the right when traveling

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south on Home Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brockville ON K6V 3L8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Buell House (a few steps from this marker); Centennial of Confederation (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Thomas Hayes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shop of Thomas Cunningham (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John M. McMullen House (about 90 meters away); John C. Potter House (about 90 meters away); William Buell’s 1816 Map of Brockville (about 120 meters away); Smart's Foundry (about 120 meters away); Forsyth’s Raid 1813 (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Smart's Foundry (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - William Buell. (Submitted on August 12, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of William Buell, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

2. Wideview of William Buell, Sr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.