Saint Marys in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Town Hall
The structure, of St. Marys limestone and red sandstone, was completed June, 1892, at a cost of about $15,000. Contractors were local craftsmen John Elliott (masonry), Jacob Near (carpentry), John Willard (painting and glazing), and J.C. Gilpin (galvanized iron).
Designated July 14, 1981
Erected 1981 by Heritage St. Marys (Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1892.
Location. 43° 15.588′ N, 81° 8.43′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street East (Provincial Highway 9) and Church Street North, on the right when traveling west on Queen Street East. Marker is next to the front door in the alcove. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Queen St E, Saint Marys
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Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Marys Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Eaton Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The A. Workman Building (about 90 meters away); Arthur Meighen (about 120 meters away); John Grieve Lind (1867-1947) - Contributions to St. Marys (about 120 meters away); Andrews Jeweller (about 120 meters away); The Church Street Bridge (about 120 meters away); John McDonald Block (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.
Also see . . . St. Marys Town Hall. The building's listing on the Canadian Register of Historic
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026
3. Town Hall Marker
The largest marker on the righthand corner of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.
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