Hillsburgh in Erin in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Erin Township Park

1867 • Centennial of Confederation • 1967

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

1. Erin Township Park Marker

Inscription. Erected by the
Township of Erin
in permanent commemoration of
the Centennial
of Confederation in Canada
in 1967.
Construction was made possible
through the co-operation of
the Province of Ontario and
the Government of Canada.

Erected 1967.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Canada Centennial of Confederation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 43° 44.668′ N, 80° 4.566′ W. Marker is in Erin, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Hillsburgh. It is at the intersection of Trafalgar Road (County Road 24) and Wellington Road 124, on the right when traveling north on Trafalgar Road. Marker is located near the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5383 Trafalgar Road, Erin ON N0B 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Erin Cenotaph (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); The Founding of Erin (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Mill History in Erin Village (approx. 3 kilometers away); Future Past 2412 (approx. 3 kilometers away); Stanley Park (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Stanley Park Gates and Arch (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Nathaniel Roszel, First Settlement in Erin Township (approx. 7.4 kilometers away); Early Settlement in Erin Township (approx. 7.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erin.

Also see . . . Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations in Canada occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, 1967. Commemorative
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

2. Erin Township Park Marker
coins were minted, that were different from typical issues with animals on each — the cent, for instance, had a dove on its reverse. Communities and organizations across Canada were encouraged to engage in Centennial projects to celebrate the anniversary. The projects ranged from special one-time events to local improvement projects, such as the construction of municipal arenas and parks. The Centennial Flame was also added to Parliament Hill. Children born in 1967 were declared Centennial babies.

(Submitted on March 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.