Merrickville Blockhouse 1832
This is one of four blockhouses which, with some twelve other "defensible buildings", were constructed along the Rideau Canal. The canal, built 1826-32 by Lieutenant-Colonel John By, Royal Engineers, was designed to serve as an alternative military supply route from Montreal to Kingston in the event of war. The Merrickville blockhouse was completed in 1832 to accommodate some fifty men. It was never the scene of military action, but has served as lockmaster's quarters, a church and a canal maintenance building. Restoration of this fine example of early military architecture was completed in 1965, and it is one of the two remaining blockhouses on the canal which have retained their original forms.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 44° 54.978′ N, 75° 50.229′ W. Marker is in Merrickville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st Merrickville Scout Group (a few steps from this marker); The Merrickville Blockhouse / Le blockhaus de Merrickville (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrickville United Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhaus de Merrickville Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Twins / Les canaux jumelés (within shouting distance of this marker); Twin Canals / Les canaux jumelés (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jim Connor (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrickville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Merrickville.
Also see . . .
1. Merrickville Blockhouse National Historic Site. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Merrickville Blockhouse. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Merrickville-Wolford at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
