Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864
Charlottetown Site
| | One of Two Identical Markers | |
Photographed by Valerie Jones, June 20, 2022
1. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quιbec). The delegates built relationships and agreed in principle to a federal union, leading to the Quιbec Conference the following month. There, the Fathers of Confederation drafted the 72 Resolutions, which laid the foundation of the British North America Act. Signed into law by Queen Victoria, this constitutional act created the Dominion of Canada on July 1st 1867.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1867.
Location. 46° 14.087′ N, 63° 7.532′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I. It is also in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Province House (a few steps from this marker); Paardeberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Queens Square School (within shouting distance of this marker); George Coles (within shouting distance of this marker); William Henry Pope (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Archibald Macdonald (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Hamilton Gray (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2022
2. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
row of markers, temporarily stored during construction
Photographed by Valerie Jones, June 20, 2022
3. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
