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

The Town Hall Square Millennium Project

15th Day of July 2000

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

1. The Town Hall Square Millennium Project Marker

Inscription.
The Town Hall Square forms the nucleus of the pioneer development along the Mississippi River and rapids. This environmentally important area, near the unique and significant stand of Hackberry Trees, has become the central part of the Town of Carleton Place.

The story of this area began during the Ice Age, when water tumbled over the great rock foundation of the Canadian Shield. It continued with the arrival of the aboriginal peoples to the explorers of the 1600's and Scottish settlers of 1818.

We are reminded that we are but caretaker custodians of a rich legacy to be passed as a gift to the next generation, that they will give to subsequent generations. The Town Hall Square and the beauty of its surroundings is the community's gift to you.

Erected 2000 by Town of Carleton Place.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 45° 8.445′ N, 76° 8.773′ W. Marker is in Carleton Place, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is on Mill Street just east of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Mill Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 1T8, Canada. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Countdown Public Art Legacy Project (here, next to this marker); Town Hall Square Historical Murals (a few steps from this marker); Carleton Place Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Findlay (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Roy Brown Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zion Presbyterian Church Cornerstone (about 150 meters away); Memorial Park (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Memorial Park (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carleton Place.

The Town Hall Square and Millennium Project Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Town Hall Square and Millennium Project Marker

Marker in right foreground

The Town Hall Square Fountain Dedication Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. The Town Hall Square Fountain Dedication Marker

The Town Hall Square Fountain image. Click for full size.

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

4. The Town Hall Square Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.