Oakville in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Oakville’s Meeting Hall
In recognition of 100 years of service as the Oakville Public Library 1895-1995, this plaque has been erected by the Oakville Public Library Board, with the assistance of the Friends of the Library and the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Erected 1995 by The Oakville Public Library Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 43° 26.661′ N, 79° 40.267′ W. Marker is in Oakville, Ontario , in Halton Region. Marker is at the intersection of Navy Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Navy Street. The marker is in Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Navy Street, Oakville ON L6J 2Z5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Contact Period (1610-1700) (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Treaty Period (1801-1847) (about 180 meters away); The First Horticultural People (AD 500 to 1610) (about 180 meters away); Hunter-Gatherer and Fisher People (9,000 BC to AD 500) (about 180 meters away); Vision for Oakville (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Early Leaders (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Commercial Buildings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Lock-up & Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Also see . . . Early Settlers: A History of Oakville: Our Beautiful Town by the Lake.
After the Mississauga Purchase, the British government owned the majority of the land surrounding the Great Lakes, except the land at the mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek, which was reserved by the Mississauga Indians for hunting and fishing purposes. When this land no longer lent itself well to these purposes, the Indians sold this land too, to the Crown. It was at this time that William Chisholm purchased 960 acres of Crown preserve at the mouth of the Sixteen, for $4116. This land would come to be called Oakville, after the name given to Chisholm by the Indians, "White Oak", because of his extensive dealings with this specific timber.(Submitted on December 18, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.