Cornwall in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Cornwall Grammar School
Photographed by Kevin Craft, May 19, 2017
1. Cornwall Grammar School Marker
Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School traces its beginning to an educational institution founded by John Strachan in 1803. Strachan, an Anglican priest, opened a private school in his home where he hoped to educate young men to take on leading roles in society. In 1806 he built a schoolhouse that became one of the first provincially funded district grammar schools one year later. Many of Upper Canada's elite received their education under Strachan's respected and progressive tutelage. After he left for York (now Toronto) in 1812, various masters ran the Cornwall Grammar School. With provincial educational reform in 1871, it became Cornwall High School and began a new life as a modern secondary institution, becoming a collegiate in 1925, and adding vocational courses in 1938.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 45° 1.375′ N, 74° 43.715′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Right Reverend John Strachan (here, next to this marker); United Empire Loyalists (approx. half a kilometer away); The Cornwall Orphanage / L'orphelinat de Cornwall (approx. half a kilometer away); War of 1812 (approx. half a kilometer away); New York Cafe / Le Cafι New York (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Rossmore House / La Maison Rossmore (approx. 0.6 kilometers away);
Photographed by Kevin Craft, May 19, 2017
2. Wideview of Cornwall Grammar School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
