Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Samuel Holland
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2022
1. Samuel Holland Marker
Samuel Holland was appointed Surveyor General for the eastern seaboard of North America by the Board of Trade and Plantations in London England. In 1764, he began his survey and his plan outlined 67 lots, 3 counties and 14 parishes. He also identified the sites for the 3 county capitals. For Queens county, he chose the site and named it Charlotte Town, after the wife of King George III, and declared it to be the capital of the Island. His report and map were sent to England in October 1765.
This plaque was unveiled on Monday, June 8, 2015 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of Samuel Holland declaring Charlottetown as the capital of Prince Edward Island.
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1765.
Location. 46° 13.829′ N, 63° 7.382′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. Marker is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling south. marker is in the Cu-de-Sac at Queen’s Wharf.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Henry Pope (1825 – 1879) (about 180 meters away); Heralded Arrival… of the Circus (about 210 meters away); Carvell Building (about 210 meters away); Peake House (about 210 meters away); Great George Street Historic District (about 210 meters away); Impulsive Ambush / Une attaque impulsive (about 240 meters away); A Wet Warehouse in a Dry City / La sobriété avant tout (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2022
2. Samuel Holland Marker
full view of boulder with plaque
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2022
3. Samuel Holland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
