Williamsburg in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022
1. The McIntosh Apple Marker
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., . This historical marker was erected in 2001 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. It is in Williamsburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties Ontario
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
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l'une des variétés les plus répandues
tant au Canada qu'à l'étranger.
Erected 2001 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
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.
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 63 times since then and 18 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.
