Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Perth, A Unique Blend

The Tay Canal

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Perth un mélange exceptionnel

Le canal Tay

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

1. Perth, A Unique Blend / Perth un mélange exceptionnel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Perth was created in 1816 as part of a grand British defence strategy which included the Rideau Canal and Fort Henry at Kingston. By 1822 Perth had burst into a vibrant frontier town, the new County Seat for the District of Bathurst in Upper Canada.

Society in Perth was a unique blend of military officers, magistrates, Scottish farmers, clerics and merchants. The townspeople were ambitious. They sought affluence and stature for themselves and their town. They desired a connection with the more civilized parts of the country. A canal was their answer.

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Perth vit le jour en 1816 dans le cadre d'une vaste stratégie de défense britannique qui mena à la construction du canal Rideau et du fort Henry à Kingston. Dès 1822, Perth était devenue une ville de pionniers affairée, qui était le chef lieu de comté du district de Bathurst au Haut-Canada. La société de Perth était un mélange fort particulier d'officiers de l'armée, de magistrats, de fermiers écossais, d'ecclésiastiques et de commerçants. Les gens qui étaient ambitieux, voyaient grand pour eux-même et pour leur ville. Ils voulaient être rattachés aux régions les plus civilisées du pays. Le canal concrétisa leur rêve.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 44° 53.976′ N, 76° 14.885′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Basin Street and Tay Street, on the right when traveling north on Basin Street. Marker kiosk is just south of the "Crystal Palace". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perth ON K7H 1E9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley

and in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Canal / Le premier canal Tay (here, next to this marker); By Barge and Bateau / Par barges et chalands (here, next to this marker); Tay Canal Revival / Renaissance du canal Tay

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

2. Perth, A Unique Blend / Perth un mélange exceptionnel Marker

(here, next to this marker); The Canal Evolves / l'Évolution du canal (here, next to this marker); Canal Fever / la Fièvre des canaux du Canada (here, next to this marker); Hub of Activity & Change (here, next to this marker); Boats, Boats, Boats (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Tay River Trail (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

Also see . . . A Few Notes About The Forming Of A Military Settlement at Perth And Surrounding Country (Armour). (Submitted on October 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Additional keywords. Perth, A Unique Blend / Perth un mélange exceptionnel

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Perth, A Unique Blend

The Tay Canal

⎯⎯⎯Perth un mélange exceptionnel

Le canal Tay

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Perth un mélange exceptionnel