Dundas in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Founding of Dundas
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2023
1. The Founding of Dundas Marker
THE FOUNDING OF DUNDAS
In 1793 Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe authorized a townplot in this vicinity at the then eastern terminus of Dundas Street. Its original name, "Coote's Paradise", was derived from that of the adjoining marsh, a haunt of waterfowl, and the favourite hunting ground of a Captain Thomas Coote. West of the townplot mills were built, which became the nucleus of a community known by 1801 as "Dundas Mills. The community's location at the head of navigation on Lake Ontario attracted settlers. About 1808 streets were laid out by Richard Hatt and William Hare. The village's growth was further stimulated by the completion in 1837 of the Desjardins Canal, and the Town of Dundas was incorporated in 1847.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation
Ministry of Culture and Recreation
Erected by The Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 43° 15.953′ N, 79° 56.673′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Dundas. Marker is at the intersection of East Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Desjardins Canal (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Desjardins Canal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir William Osler in Canada (approx. half a kilometer away); The Dundas Town Hall (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Dundas Driving Park: A Focal Point In Dundas For Over A Century (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); “Dundas Mills” (approx. one kilometer away); Dundas Cenotaph (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); 102nd Wentworth Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . Discover Your Historical Dundas.
Dundas is a community tucked beneath the Niagara Escarpment in Southern Ontario, Canada. It became incorporated as a town on July 28, 1847, and remained a distinct municipality until its amalgamation with the City of Hamilton on January 1, 2001. The Community of Dundas today, with its picturesque downtown, heritage homes, and tree-lined streets has become the arts and cultural heart of the area.(Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2023
2. The Founding of Dundas Marker
Additional keywords. John Graves Simcoe
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2023
3. The Founding of Dundas Marker (on the right)
1856
4. King Street in Dundas, 1856
Source: Dundas Museum archives
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
