London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Eldon House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

1. Eldon House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1834 by Capt. John Harris, R.N., treasurer of the London District, this is London's oldest remaining house. With his wife Amelia, daughter of Samuel Ryerse, Harris came to London after the District offices were moved here from Vittoria. For many years Eldon House was a centre of London's cultural and social life, and four generations of the Harris family dwelt in it during more than 125 years. In 1960 the family gave the house with most of its furnishings and eleven acres of land, to the City of London for a museum and park.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Archives of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 42° 59.073′ N, 81° 15.311′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is on Ridout Street North, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 481 Ridout Street North, London ON N6A 2P7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern 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 Ridout Street Complex (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Peel (about

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240 meters away); The Founding of London (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Gaol and Courthouse, London, c.1843 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Petition of John Ewart (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Middlesex Court House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Farmer’s Advocate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 122 Carling Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Eldon House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

2. Eldon House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,797 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.