Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Kellock Block
Perth Designated Heritage Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
1. Kellock Block Marker
Erected by Town of Perth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 44° 54.025′ N, 76° 14.994′ 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: 39-43 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Perth Courier (a few steps from this marker); William Morris (a few steps from this marker); Matthews Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Balderson Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Matheson House / La Maison Matheson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Fire Hall (about 90 meters away); Thomas Wright Building (about 90 meters away); Matheson, the Merchant (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.
Regarding Kellock Block. Built in 1848, the Kellock Block housed The Perth Courier from 1898 until 2013 and the Kellock Drug Store. The Perth Courier is recognized as the second oldest newspaper
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Also see . . . Perth Walking Tours. (Submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
2. Kellock Block and 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 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
