Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Perth Courier

1860 Perth Designated Heritage Site

— 39 Gore Street East —

The Perth Courier Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. The Perth Courier Marker

Inscription.
[Photo caption reads] Early photo of interior of Perth Courier.

This two-and-half-storey stone building is part of what became known as the Kellock Block which was built by John Ellis for Roderick Matheson in 1848. It was host to many different tailor merchants over the next forty years plus an additional decade as the Mechanics' Institute library. The block was purchased by Dr. John D. Kellock in 1878. In 1898, the Walker Brothers purchased the north half of the block and moved the Perth Courier, Canada's second oldest weekly community newspaper to this location.

Hot Off the Press... A Family Legacy The Perth Courier was based in four other locations in town before moving to this building. Originally called The Bathurst Courier and Ottawa Gazette in 1834 by John Cameron, its name was shortened to The Bathurst Courier in 1846. In 1853, Charles Rice became sole proprietor, changing the name to The Perth Courier at which time the familiar horseback rider vignette on the masthead was introduced. It is said Mr. Rice was a master of editorial work and that his pen had the necessary acid touch. A decade later, Rice sold the business to his nephews-the Walker brothers - George, William and James. Following this, it passed on to George's son Walter and then to his daughter Lena continuing on down the line to her son John Clement. For 156 years and five generations it remained in the same family, until in 2006 it was sold to Metroland Media Group Ltd.

Erected by Town of Perth.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 44° 54.03′ N, 76° 15.001′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Gore Street East and Herriot Street, on the left when traveling

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east on Gore Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 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: Kellock Block (a few steps from this marker); William Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); The Balderson Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthews Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matheson House / La Maison Matheson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fire Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Matheson, the Merchant (about 120 meters away); Thomas Wright Building (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

The Perth Courier Heritage Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Perth Courier Heritage Marker

in Perth.

Also see . . . Inside Ottawa Valley: The Perth Courier. (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Perth Courier Markers image. Click for full size.

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

3. The Perth Courier Markers

To left of ground-floor windows

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.