Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Ross-Dowsley House

built c. 1828

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 14, 2020

1. Ross-Dowsley House Marker

Inscription. Early Owners:
Mrs. Jane Ross, Widow.
her son, John Ross, Merchant.
George Dowsley, Shoemaker.

Erected by Heritage Brockville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 44° 35.368′ N, 75° 41.205′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Buell Street and George Street, on the right when traveling north on Buell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Buell Street, Brockville ON K6V 4Y1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in Southeastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Brockville Public Library (within

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shouting distance of this marker); John Harris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. William Smart House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Publow Terrace (about 90 meters away); Buell, Donaldson, and Ross Buildings (about 120 meters away); First Presbyterian Church (about 120 meters away); The Strathcona Hotel / The Brock Theatre (about 120 meters away); James Morris 1798 - 1865 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.

Also see . . .
1. Brockville Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. A Brief History of Brockville. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Ross-Dowsley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 14, 2020

2. Ross-Dowsley House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.