Township of Machin in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Fowler Family and The Last Spike at Feist Lake
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
1. The Fowler Family and The Last Spike at Feist Lake Marker
John Fowler (1812-1900) was a railway contractor from Yorkshire who emigrated to southern Ontario where he built the Grafton-Cobourg section of the Grand Trunk Railway, leased the Port Hope, Lindsay & Beaverton Railway, and acquired the charter for the Ontario & Quιbec Railway. In 1882, his son Robert (1857-1928) was assistant engineer in charge of constructing the last section of the railway being built by the Canadian government between Lake Superior and the prairies. His sister Jennie (1854–1938) journeyed to visit him in the northwestern Ontario wilderness. Jennie Fowler later recalled that it was she, at Robert's invitation, who drove the last spike on the line near Feist Lake on June 19, 1882.
Erected by John & Jane (Prud'homme) Fowler Trust Foundation with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1882.
Location. 49° 50.81′ N, 93° 51.5′ W. Marker is in Township of Machin, Ontario, in Kenora District. It is on Trans-Canada Highway
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario and specifically in Northwest Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Last Spike at Feist Lake (a few steps from this marker).
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
2. Wideview of The Fowler Family and The Last Spike at Feist Lake Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
