Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Fort Wellington Hospital

1840-1854

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, April 13, 2023

1. Fort Wellington Hospital Marker

Inscription. This frame structure was originally constructed c. 1823 as a commissariat house for the Fort Wellington Garrison. From 1840-1854, the building served as a military hospital; mainly serving the local garrison of the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment. The hospital contained three wards accommodating a total of sixteen patients. The building also housed a surgery, a room for the Hospital Sergeant, a kitchen, and a storeroom.

Erected by The Grenville County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 44° 42.725′ N, 75° 30.732′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of East Street and Henry East, on the left when traveling south on East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 East Street, Prescott ON K0E K0E, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prescott Barracks and Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott War Memorial (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Major James Morrow Walsh 1840-1905 (about 180 meters away); Sir Richard William Scott (about 180 meters away); Fort Wellington

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(about 180 meters away); Lighthouse Restoration Project (about 210 meters away); Mechanic's Block (about 240 meters away); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Former Fort Wellington Hospital image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, April 13, 2023

2. Former Fort Wellington Hospital

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.