L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Le White Inn — The White Inn
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022
1. The White Inn Marker
Le White Inn
Propriété de Nathaniel Treadwell, le terrain fut vendu à Eden Johnson puis à Chauncey, son fils. C'est sans doute à William Moody, un bâtisseur de métier qui acheta le terrain en 1824 que l'on doit la con- struction de la maison. Vers 1843, William Coffin s'y installa jusqu'en 1863. C'est alors que le terrain de 170 acres et la maison devinrent la propriété des O'Brian, de père en fils. John O'Brian et son épouse Susannah convertirent la grande maison en auberge et l'exploitèrent jusqu'en 1950. Nommée le White Inn, cette auberge fut très populaire auprès des voyageurs. Un ancien dépliant publicitaire mentionnait que les tarifs au White Inn étaient très abordables : des chambres à un dollar par nuit par personne et des repas à soixante-quinze cents ou à la carte.
En 1972, la famille de David Christie prit possession de l'ancien White Inn.
Property of Nathaniel Treadwell, the land was sold to Eden Johnsen and then to Chauncey, his son. It is assumed that William Moody, a builder by trade who bought the land in 1824, built the house. Around 1843, William
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In 1972, David Christie's family took possession of the former White Inn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 45° 37.957′ N, 74° 39.209′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. It is on Front Road West (County Highway 24), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 Front Street W, L'Orignal ON K0B 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario, specifically in Southeastern Ontario, and in the Ottawa Metropolitan Area. 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Seigneury of L'Orignal (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Palais de justice et prison / Court House and Jail (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Bureau d'enregistrement / The Land Registry Office (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); District Court-House and Gaol 1825
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022
2. The White Inn
Additional commentary.
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From 1951 to 1972 the property was owned as a private residence by Carroll Hubbard and Mary (Beals) Hubbard.
— Submitted May 26, 2025, by Christopher Wilson of Lakefield, Ontario.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
