Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces
Celtic Cross
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2017
1. Celtic Cross Marker
settlers of 1749 and to the
contributions of the Irish
community to Halifax, to
Nova Scotia and to Canada
Tíolactha do na hÉireannaigh a
bhain fúthu í Halifax sa bhliain
1749 is mar aitheantas da
ndearna siadsan, sliocht a
sleachta is a gcomh-Éireannaigh
o shin ar son Halifax, na hAlban
nua, is Cheanada
Presented by
The Charitable Irish Society
of Halifax
Established 1786
Dedicated March 17, 2000
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In memory of the Easter Rising
I gChuimhne ar Éirí Amach na Cásca
1916-2016
Erected 2000 by The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 44° 38.926′ N, 63° 34.343′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dockyard Clock / L'horloge de L'arsenal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Province House (about 90 meters away); Here We Began (about 90 meters away); South African War Monument (about 90 meters away); Halifax’s Cable Wharf (about 120 meters away); The Mitchell House (about 120 meters away); Halifax Waterfront Buildings (about 150 meters away); Samuel Cunard (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Also see . . .
1. Irish Canadians. (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Irish to Canada: Nova Scotia. (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Take a Tour of Irish Halifax. (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Halifax Irish Centre. (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2017
2. Easter Rising Mosaic on Celtic Cross Base
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2017
3. Celtic Cross and Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2017
4. Celtic Cross and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 21, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
