Kingston, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Bishop Alexander Macdonell

1762-1840

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

1. Bishop Alexander Macdonell Marker

Inscription. Patriot, colonizer and priest, he was born in the Highlands of Scotland. In 1804 he came to Canada as chaplain of the disbanded Glengarry Fencibles and later became Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec. As the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Kingston formed in 1826, he lived in this building and in 1831 was appointed to the Legislative Council of Upper Canada. In 1837 he founded Regiopolis College in Kingston and is buried in St. Mary’s Cathedral in this city.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 44° 13.793′ N, 76° 29.113′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Ontario. Marker is on Bagot Street just south of Johnson Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, just to the right of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Bagot Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Johnson Street, Kingston ON K7L 1X8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kingston Post Office / Bureau de Poste de Kingston (about 180 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); René-Amable Boucher 1735-1812 (about 210 meters away); The Rev. John Stuart (about 210 meters away); Kingston Custom House / Bâtiment des Douanes de Kingston (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The First Meeting of the Executive Council of Upper Canada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Queen Street Synagogue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Discover the History of the Anna Lane Site (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Molly Brant (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

More about this marker. Kingston is independent from the surrounding Frontenac County.

Also see . . . Alexander McDonell. McDonell left Scotland in early September 1804. He was on his way to a province where Catholics were few and where he would be the only priest. (Submitted on October 25, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Bishop Alexander Macdonell Marker<br>(<i>tall view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

2. Bishop Alexander Macdonell Marker
(tall view)

Bishop Alexander Macdonell Marker • <i>wide view<br>(marker visible right of entrance)</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

3. Bishop Alexander Macdonell Marker • wide view
(marker visible right of entrance)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.