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 Canada.
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 Foundation 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. Marker is on Colborne Street East just east of Johnson Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow
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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(Submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)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 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, 20222. Hon. George Brown 1818-1880 Marker(looking south from Colborne Street East)
3. George Brown: Life After Confederation.
Despite his key role in Confederation, George lost in the first elections held for the new Dominion of Canada, and never sat in the House of Commons. Yet George remained active in public life. George now had more time to invest in his business interests, like his cattle breeding enterprise at Bow Park, the family country residence outside Brantford.(Submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
