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Yarmouth in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
 

Frost Park

 
 
Frost Park Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017
1. Frost Park Monument
Inscription.

This park
named in honor of
Charles Sydney Frost, M.C.
Native son who,
through diligence
and ability, became
President of the
Bank of Nova Scotia
June 14, 1956

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkIndustry & CommerceMan-Made FeaturesWar, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1956.
 
Location. 43° 50.322′ N, 66° 7.182′ W. Marker is in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. Marker is on Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1) just south of Public Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frost Park, Yarmouth NS B5A 1G2, Canada. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Forchu Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Frost Park (within shouting distance of this marker); First Yarmouth Mayor and Council (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); East and West Camps, RCAF Station Yarmouth Nova Scotia (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Corning (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hartlin Trail (about 90 meters away); Lost to the Sea (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yarmouth.
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Regarding Frost Park. "M.C." stands for Military Cross, a valor medal presented to Frost for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance east of Ypres on 29th September 1918.
 
Also see . . .
1. Captain Charles Sydney Frost. Canadian Great War Project website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 

2. Charles Sydney Frost. ScotiaBank Great War Roll of Honour (Submitted on September 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Charles Sydney Frost Relief on Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017
2. Charles Sydney Frost Relief on Marker
Frost Park Fountain image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017
3. Frost Park Fountain
Frost Park View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017
4. Frost Park View
Town of Yarmouth Seal in Pavement in Frost Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017
5. Town of Yarmouth Seal in Pavement in Frost Park
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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