Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Reverend Richard Baxter, S.J., 1821-1904

Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017

1. The Reverend Richard Baxter, S.J., 1821-1904 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in Carlisle, England, Baxter came to Canada as a child. He studied in Toronto and at the Sulpician College in Montreal before becoming, reputedly, the first English-speaking Jesuit novice in Canada. After his ordination in New York in 1854, he served at various missions in the United States and Canada and arrived in Fort William in 1872. He quickly became renowned for his selflessness and the legendary stamina he displayed on arduous trips along the Dawson Road and the C.P.R. line. He was responsible for the building of the original St. Andrew's Church (1874-75) and is credited with establishing churches at Fort William, White River and Schreiber. From 1881 until his retirement in 1893 he worked tirelessly as a railroad missionary.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1821.

Location. 48° 26.233′ N, 89° 13.389′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder

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Bay District. Marker is at the intersection of Red River Road and Algoma Street North, on the right when traveling west on Red River Road. Marker is against a wall at the back of the parking lot on the southeast side of St. Andrews church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 294 Red River Road, Thunder Bay ON P7B 1A8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connaught Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Central School (about 120 meters away); Trinity Centennial (about 150 meters away); 17 Court Street N. (about 180 meters away); Col. Elizabeth Smellie 1884-1968 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC Armoury (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Historic Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thunder Bay.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Richard Baxter. (Submitted on August 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017

2. Wideview of The Reverend Richard Baxter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.