Smiths Falls in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
To Commemorate the Opening of the Rideau Canal 1832
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2018
1. To Commemorate the Opening of the Rideau Canal 1832 Marker
Erected 1927 by Poonahmalee Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 53.853′ N, 76° 1.26′ W. Marker is in Smiths Falls, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is on Beckwith Street South (Provincial Highway 15), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Veterans' Memorial Park, Smiths Falls ON K7A 2A8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vimy Oaks / Les chênes de Vimy (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); HMCS/MHCS Smiths Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Beckwith Street and Bridge / La rue et le pont Beckwith (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Mill / Moulin de Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club Swimming Pool Stone / La pierre de la piscine du club Rotary (within shouting distance of this marker); Automated Lock / Une écluse automatique (within shouting distance
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Also see . . .
1. Rideau Canal National Historic Site. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Rideau Canal National Historic Site at Facebook. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2018
2. To Commemorate the Opening of the Rideau Canal 1832 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. The text and photo of the missing marker/plaque that was once on the pole in front of this monument • Can you help?
