Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
William Morris
1786 - 1858
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
1. William Morris Marker
Morris is acknowledged as a leading force in the founding of Queen's College in 1840 and in the securing of its royal charter in 1841. His considerable reputation for honesty, justice and integrity enabled him successfully to draft and push through legislation in the Upper Canada Assembly to establish a Presbyterian college with an arts and science faculty at Kingston. He was named the first chair of the Queen's Board of Trustees (1840-42).
Morris helped to establish the Perth Military Settlement in 1816. He was elected from there to Parliament in 1820, appointed to the Legislative Council in 1836, and named receiver-general for the United Canadas in 1844. An 1812 veteran and post-war militia officer, this successful Perth businessman was the foremost Presbyterian layman in colonial Canadian politics, a man who envisaged equal treatment for Scots and English in the Canadas through widespread educational opportunities.
This plaque placed in 2016 by Queen's University and the Friends of Queens/Perth Anniversaries, commemorating Queen's 175th and Perth's 200th anniversaries.
Erected 2016 by Queen's University and Heritage Perth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education
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Location. 44° 54.016′ N, 76° 14.983′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is at the intersection of Gore Street East (County Highway 43) and Herriot Street, on the left when traveling east on Gore Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kellock Block (a few steps from this marker); Matthews Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perth Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Wright Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Balderson Theatre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Fire Hall (about 90 meters away); Matheson House / La Maison Matheson (about 120 meters away); Carnegie Library (McMillan Building) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.
Also see . . .
1. William Morris (1786-1860) (Queen's University Encyclopedia). (Submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. William Morris: More on Morris. (Submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
2. William Morris Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
3. William Morris Portrait on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
