Near Point Edward in Lambton County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Voyage of the Griffon 1679

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2022

1. The Voyage of the Griffon 1679 Marker

Inscription. First ship to sail Lakes Erie, Huron and Michigan, the “Griffon”, probably 40- 45 feet long, was built by Robert Chavelier, Sieur de La Salle, several miles above Niagara Falls in 1679. La Salle came to New France in 1667, became seigneur of Cataracoui (Kingston), engaged in the fur trade and sought a western route to China. In August 1697 the ”Griffon” sailed from the Niagara River with La Salle and a company of about thirty-three. In this vicinity the crew had to haul the ship up the steep current of the St. Clair River. La Salle remained in the West while the “Griffon” laden with furs, vanished en route from Green Bay to Niagara.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1679.

Location. 42° 59.905′ N, 82° 25.318′ W. Marker is near Point Edward, Ontario, in Lambton County. It is at the intersection of Alexandria Avenue and Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling

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north on Alexandria Avenue. Marker is in Waterfront Park on the Bluewater Trail, under the Bluewater Bridge It is between the two twin structures. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Edward ON N7V 1C3, 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: Robert Earl Campbell (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Native American Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.); The "John S. Martin" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.); Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.); Traversing The River (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.); Bridging the Blue Waters (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2022

2. The Voyage of the Griffon 1679 Marker

U.S.); Thomas Alva Edison (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.); Ships on the St. Clair (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in the U.S.).

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2022

3. The Voyage of the Griffon 1679 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.