Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Jones Shovel Factory

1852 – St. Lawrence Works – 1965

— A Shovel For Every Need —

Jones Shovel Factory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2022

1. Jones Shovel Factory Marker

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“A shovel for every need”, was the slogan for the Jones Shovel Company. The company was founded in 1852 by D.F. Jones (born in August 22 1818) who had represented South Leeds in Parliament for a number of years. Initially, the Company was manufacturing 36 shovels per day and production over the years grew to 100’s of dozens per day and were shipped all over the world. The company occupied several buildings in the area. A Jones Shovel was used to turn the first sod of Queen’s University in Kingston. Also, Princess Louise used a Jones Shovel to plant a tree at Queen’s University in 1873. During the Great War large quantities of trench shovels were sent to the front lines. During adverse times the company would warehouse surplus stock for future use as the company [sic] believed there must be work for men.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1852.

Location. 44° 19.651′ N, 76° 9.917′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is in Confederation Park, off King Street East (County Highway 2) just west of Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gananoque ON K7G 2Y5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the D. F. Jones Shovel Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 500

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Way It Was (within shouting distance of this marker); Raid on Gananoque (within shouting distance of this marker); The Umbrella (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of Half Moon Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Legion Riders Memorial Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canadian Peacekeepers (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.

Also see . . .
1. D. F. Jones Manufacturing Co.: Spades, Scoops, Shovels (1901 Catalogue Excerpt). (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Jones Shovel Company Limited: 1949 Illustrated List. (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2022

2. Jones Shovel Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.