Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Hon. George Brown 1818-1880
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022
1. Hon. George Brown 1818-1880 Marker
Across the Grand River at this point lies "Bow Park", once the farm of George Brown, a leading architect of Confederation, who built up an estate of some 800 acres beginning in 1866. A Scottish immigrant, Brown founded the Toronto "Globe" in 1844, the influential Reform journal which helped him become a powerful political figure. As Leader of the "Clear Grit" Liberals and champion of Canada West, Brown entered the "Great Coalition" government of 1864 with his arch-adversary, John A. Macdonald, to make Confederation possible. Until his death in 1880, Brown spent much time at "Bow Park" developing it as a major enterprise for raising pure-bred cattle, a notable pioneering agricultural venture in Ontario.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 43° 8.704′ N, 80° 12.248′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area and in Southwestern 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rev. Peter Jones (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); John Hicks Whale (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Original Canoe Landing for the Mohawk Village (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Mohawk Village (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Tomb of THAYENDANEGEA (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Her Majestys Chapel of the Mohawks (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); St. Pauls 1785 H.M. Chapel of the Mohawks / St. Pauls 1785 Chapelle Royale des Mohawks (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); The Mohawk Institute (approx. 3.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
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2. Hon. George Brown
Regarding Hon. George Brown 1818-1880. Another blue Ontario plaque about George Brown is in Scotland, inside Alloa Town Hall, in Alloa, Scotland.
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1. George Brown.
A British-Canadian journalist, politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation. A noted Reform politician, he is best known as the founder and editor of the Toronto Globe, Canada's most influential newspaper at the time, and his leadership in the founding of the Liberal Party in 1867. He was an articulate champion of the grievances and anger of Upper Canada (Ontario). He played a major role in securing national unity. He promoted westward expansion and opposed the policies of Conservative Prime Minister John A. Macdonald.(Submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. George Brown.
As an elder statesman who still published an influential newspaper, Brown remained powerful in Liberal circles. He was active in Ontario party affairs and served as a senator from 1874. He was close to Alexander Mackenzie, his former chief lieutenant, who was prime minister from 1873 to(Submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)1878. Brown refused the position of lieutenant-governor of Ontario in 1875 and an offer of knighthood in 1879. He chose instead to focus on his cattle business and his work at the Globe.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 20223. Hon. George Brown 1818-1880 Marker(looking south from Colborne Street East)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,045 times since then and 696 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on November 16, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
