Kingston, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Charles Sangster
1822-1893
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019
1. Charles Sangster Marker
Inscription.
Charles Sangster. Sangster, one of the most significant Canadian poets of the pre-confederation period, was born at the naval yard, Point Frederick. In 1849 he edited the "Courier" at Amherstburg but the following year returned to Kingston to work for the "British Whig" and subsequently the "Daily News". In this community he did his best literary work, including two books, “The St. Lawrence and Saguenay and Other Poems" (1856) and "Hesperus and Other Poems and Lyrics” (1860). Sangster's writings are imbued with a love for Canada, its scenery, its history and its traditions. Following employment with the Post Office Department at Ottawa, 1868-1886, he spent the remainder of his life in retirement here in Kingston.
Sangster, one of the most significant Canadian poets of the pre-confederation period, was born at the naval yard, Point Frederick. In 1849 he edited the "Courier" at Amherstburg but the following year returned to Kingston to work for the "British Whig" and subsequently the "Daily News". In this community he did his best literary work, including two books, “The St. Lawrence and Saguenay and Other Poems" (1856) and "Hesperus and Other Poems and Lyrics” (1860). Sangster's writings are imbued with a love for Canada, its scenery, its history and its traditions. Following employment with the Post Office Department at Ottawa, 1868-1886, he spent the remainder of his life in retirement here in Kingston.
Erected 1964 by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 44° 13.625′ N, 76° 29.436′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Ontario. Marker is on Barrie Street just south of Court Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the northwest corner of the Kingston City Park Baseball/Cricket field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston ON K7L 3E5, Canada. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Kingston is independent from the surrounding Frontenac County.
Also see . . . 1. Charles Sangster Explained. Charles Sangster was the first poet to write poetry which was substantially about Canadian subjects. (Submitted on October 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Charles Sangster. Sangster's poetry distinguishes him as a lover and keen observer of the natural world. He displays overwhelming passion in some poems and equally extreme melancholy in others. Whatever his mood he is consistently and intensely serious and deeply religious. (Submitted on October 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019
2. Charles Sangster Marker (wide view • Barrie Street in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
