Williamsburg in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh

The McIntosh Apple Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022

1. The McIntosh Apple Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1811, John McIntosh discovered an apple sapling on his land in Matilda township. By bringing about its propagation and wide dissemination, he and his family had a significant impact on Canada's fruit growing industry. The McIntosh apple not only possessed a highly desirable taste, texture, aroma and appearance, but was also ideally suited for growing in the country's colder climate. A number of well- known hybrids, such as the Cortland, Empire, Lobo and Spartan, were derived from this fruit. The McIntosh has become one of the most popular varieties grown in Canada and abroad.

En 1811, John McIntosh trouva par hasard un jeune pommier sur son terrain du canton de Matilda. Lui et sa famille assurèrent la propagation et la dissémination de cette nouvelle pomme, contribuant ainsi grandement à l'industrie canadienne de la fruiticulture. Notre climat se prêtait merveilleusement à la culture de la McIntosh, lui conférant un goût, une consistance, une apparence et un arôme particuliers. De nombreux hybrides tels les Cortland, Empire, Lobo et Spartan dérivent du même fruit. La McIntosh est devenue

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

l'une des variétés les plus répandues tant au Canada qu'à l'étranger.

Erected 2001 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 44° 56.371′ N, 75° 18.48′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is on Dundela Road (County Highway 18). The marker is located in McIntosh Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11530 County Rd 18 (Dundela Rd), Williamsburg ON K0E 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John McIntosh (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Original McIntosh Red Apple Tree (about 120 meters away); Dr. Locke Story (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); Dr. Mahlon W. Locke (approx. 6.5 kilometers away); W.W. II Homecoming (approx. 10.5 kilometers away); The Williamsburg Canals (approx. 11.3 kilometers away); Ogden Island Mansion (approx. 11.5 kilometers away in the U.S.); The SS Mary (approx. 11.5 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022

2. The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on August 24, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.