Athens in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
100 Acre Farm and Log Buildings circa 1700
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019
1. 100 Acre Farm and Log Buildings circa 1700 Marker
Canadians that came
from the British Isles to
Canada and lived off
the land. They worked
hard to clear the land,
built log homes and
raised their families.
All that is left to
remember them is the
little lilac tree.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 44° 37.61′ N, 75° 56.981′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on Main Street (County Highway 5) just east of Victoria Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens ON K0E 1B0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Immigrants From Quarrier Homes Scotland 1923 (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vimy Oaks Legacy Tree (a few steps from this marker); First World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street of Athens Looking East (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Murals (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019
2. 100 Acre Farm and Log Buildings circa 1700 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
