Burlington in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Brant House
Photographed By Tim Boyd, September 21, 2023
1. The Brant House Marker
Brant’s Block, Wellington Square PDF
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The original house on this site was built about 1800 by the famous Mohawk chief Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea). Two years previously Captain Brant had been granted some 3500 acres of land in this area for his military services to the Crown during the American Revolution. He died here in 1807, and the house, around which grew the community of Wellington Square, was thereafter occupied by his wife Catherine and his youngest son Captain John Brant (Ahyouwaeghs). The present house, a replica of the original, is the result of an extensive restoration carried out in 1937-38.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Erected by Ontario Archeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 43° 19.122′ N, 79° 48.089′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Ontario, in Halton Region. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and North Shore Boulevard East, on the right when traveling south on Lakeshore Road. The marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Terry Fox Marathon of Hope (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Brant Inn (about 120 meters away); Reverend Thomas Greene at St. Luke’s, Wellington Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Spencer Smith (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Hamilton Radial Electric Railway (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Founding of Burlington (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Freeman Station Signal Mast Dedication (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Burlington Bay Canal/ Le Canal de la Baie de Burlington (approx. 2.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, September 21, 2023
2. The Brant House Marker
3. The Brant House, 1804, watercolour by Dr. E. Waslh
Source: Burlington Historical Society
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 27, 2023
4. The Brant House (1930s replica)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
