Woodstock in Oxford County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Woodstock Armoury
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 19, 2023
1. The Woodstock Armoury Marker
The Woodstock armoury was built in 1905 and was occupied by the Oxford Rifles until October, 1954. The 22nd Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles- the Oxford Rifles, headquartered Woodstock, was organized August 1st, 1863, with companies in Woodstock, Embro, Beachville, Wolverton, North Oxford, Princeton, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg. In 1900 the designation of the Oxford Rifles was changed from 22nd Battalion to the 22nd Regiment. The 22nd designation was dropped in 1919 and the regiment title became the Oxford Rifles. Effective October, 1st, 1954. The regiment lost its separate identity becoming London and Oxford Fusiliers (3rd Bn, Royal Canadian Regiment).
Erected by Oxford Rifles Association
June 1989
Ministry of Culture and Communications
Erected 1989 by Oxford Rifles Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 43° 7.99′ N, 80° 45.56′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Ontario, in Oxford County. Marker is at the intersection of Graham Street and Bullet Street, on the right when traveling north on Graham Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94 Graham Street, Woodstock ON N4S 6J7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are
this page online
Also see . . . The Royal Canadian Regiment. The Regimental Rogue website entry:
A regimental history containing information on the Oxford Rifles.
The Oxford Rifles originated in Woodstock, Ontario, on 14 August 1863, when the '"Twenty-second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada" or "The Oxford Rifles"' was authorized. In its early years, the unit was called out for service on the St Clair frontier during the Fenian Raids in 1866.(Submitted on August 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 19, 2023
2. The Woodstock Armoury Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 19, 2023
3. The former Woodstock Armoury
4. The Woodstock Armoury interior, 1938
Source: City of Woodstock
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
