Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Perth Military Settlement 1816
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. Perth Military Settlement 1816 Marker
The present townships of Bathhurst, Beckwith and Drummond were settled under the jurisdiction of the Quarter Master General's Department. Scottish emigrants, quartered in barracks at Brockville during the winter of 1815-16, and soldiers discharged from the Glengarry Light Infantry and the De Meuron and De Watteville regiments, formed the majority of the original settlers. In March, 1816, a central depot was established on the site of Perth, and by October the settlement contained some 1500 persons.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1816.
Location. 44° 53.927′ N, 76° 14.875′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is at the intersection of Gore Street East (County Highway 43) and Tay Street, on the right when traveling west on Gore Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doran-Riverside Building (a few steps from this marker); The Old Perth Post Office / The Crain Building (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. A Few Notes About The Forming Of A Military Settlement at Perth And Surrounding Country (Armour). Perth & District Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of the Perth Military Settlement. 200th Anniversary website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
2. Perth Military Settlement 1816 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
