Williamsburg in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Dr. Mahlon W. Locke

1880-1942

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

1. Dr. Mahlon W. Locke Marker

Inscription.
Born in nearby Matilda Township, Locke studied medicine at Queen's University and in Scotland. In 1908 he opened his medical office in this house. Interested in arthritis, which he believed was caused principally by fallen arches, he treated many arthritics in the following years by manual manipulation of their feet. Large numbers of his patients claimed to be cured or relieved by this method and his reputation spread throughout North America and overseas. From 1928 onwards thousands of the sick visited Dr. Locke in Williamsburg where he reportedly treated hundreds of persons daily. During the depression years this enormous influx brought significant prosperity to the region.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1880.

Location. 44° 58.519′ N, 75° 14.58′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 18 and Locke Lane, on the right when traveling west on County Route 18. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12385 CR-18, Williamsburg ON K0C 2H0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Locke Story (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original McIntosh Red Apple Tree (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); John McIntosh (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh (approx. 6.5 kilometers away); W.W. II Homecoming (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); Churches of South Dundas (approx. 9.9 kilometers away); The Rev. Johann Samuel Schwerdtfeger (approx. 10.1 kilometers away); Sir James Pliny Whitney (approx. 10.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . .
1. The Story of the Toe Twister. Life as a Human website entry (Submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

2. The Healing Hands of Mahlon Locke. Postcard History website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wideview of Dr. Mahlon W. Locke Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

2. Wideview of Dr. Mahlon W. Locke Marker

House where Dr. Locke practised in the background

Dr. Mahlon W. Locke image. Click for full size.

via Postcard History, unknown

3. Dr. Mahlon W. Locke

Waiting to see the doctor image. Click for full size.

via Postcard History, unknown

4. Waiting to see the doctor

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.