Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Con Darling
(1926 to 1993)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
1. Con Darling Marker
dedicated his life to the
betterment of humanity.
This memorial pays tribute to
his love of community
both young and old.
May his memory and spirit of
giving life in us all.
This commemoration was
coordinated by the
Brockville Lions Club and the
Brockville Police Association.
Dedicated this 17th day of June 1993
This statue was lovingly
constructed by the students at
1000 Islands Secondary School.
Erected 1993 by Brockville Lions Club and the Brockville Police Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1993.
Location. 44° 35.269′ N, 75° 40.866′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Block House Island Road 0.2 kilometers south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Block House Island Road, Brockville ON K6V 4S9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wreck of the Robert Gaskin (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouse Island (a few steps from this marker); SS Kingston (a few steps from this marker); The Bluenose Visit, 1933 / La visite du Bluenose, 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); 5 Sunken Treasures in the Brockville Area (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blockhouse Island (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blockhouse Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockville Rowing Club Regatta (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.
Also see . . . Con Darling: “Brockvilles Ambassador of Smiles” Remembered (2014). (Submitted on October 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
2. Con Darling Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
3. Con Darling Marker and Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
4. Con Darling Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
5. Con Darling Statue Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,132 times since then and 1,401 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
