St. Raphael's in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The College of Iona
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Le College d'Iona

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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022

1. The College of Iona Marker

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Established by the Reverend Alexander Macdonell, father of Roman Catholic education in Upper Canada and later Bishop of Kingston, the College of lona was opened in 1826 in a log building near this site. The central portion of the nearby stone structure, erected by Macdonell in 1808 as the pres- bytery for the parish, served as a residence for teachers and students. Much of the cost of construction and of the operational expenses of the school were borne by Macdonell. In addition to being the first seminary in Upper Canada, the school offered a general academic education preparing boys for secular vocations. After about ten years its functions were taken over by Regiopolis College in Kingston.

Fondé par l'abbé Alexander Macdonell, père de l'enseignement catholique romain du Haut-Canada et plus tard évêque de Kingston, le Collège d'lona ouvrit ses portes en 1826 dans une batisse en rondins, située près du site actuel. La partie centrale de l'édifice voisin, construit en pierre par Macdonell en 1808, servit de presbytère pour la paroisse, puis de résidence pour les professeurs et les étudiants.

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Le coût de construction et les frais d'administration de l'école furent acquittés en grande partie par Macdonell. En plus d'être le premier séminaire du Haut-Caçada, l'école offrait un programme académique général préparant les garçons à des carrières laiques. Une dizaine d'années après, la direction en fut assumée par le Collège Regiopolis de Kingston.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list.

Location. 45° 12.842′ N, 74° 35.84′ W. Marker is in St. Raphael's, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It can be reached from Frog Hollow Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4739 Frog Hollow Rd, St Raphael's ON K0C K0C, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally,

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022

2. The College of Iona Marker

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 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Glengarry Emigration of 1786 (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bishop Alexander Macdonell (about 210 meters away); St. Raphaels' Ruins (about 210 meters away); The Blue Chapel (about 240 meters away); The Parish of St. Raphael (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); "Cariboo" Cameron (approx. 17.7 kilometers away); Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonell (approx. 19.5 kilometers away); Captain Miles Macdonell (approx. 20.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Raphael's.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022

3. The College of Iona Marker

The College of Iona image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022

4. The College of Iona

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

The College of Iona⎯⎯⎯Le College d'Iona

The College of Iona
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Le College d'Iona