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

Inscription.

[Title is text]

Erected by Town of Perth.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 44° 54.025′ N, 76° 14.994′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley

and in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

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

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(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 in Canada. (from the Perth Heritage Tourism Walking Tour app)

Also see . . . Perth Walking Tours. (Submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Kellock Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

2. Kellock Block and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.