Oakville in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Vision for Oakville

— Sixteen Mile Creek Trail —

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023

1. Vision for Oakville Marker

Inscription.
The first town survey was completed in 1833, enclosing an area bounded on the west by Brock Street, on the north by Rebecca and Randall Streets, and on the east by Allan Street.

Road allowances were laid out in the standard grid pattern parallel and perpendicular to the shore of Lake Ontario. Each 1½ acre block was subdivided into six lots lettered alphabetically from A to F inclusive.

The first public sale of lots took place in May 1833 offering 50 of the most valuable "Town" and "Water" Lots.

The conditions of sale required:
• A structure, no less than 24'x18' to be erected within 18 months
• The structure to be of stone, brick or frame construction

The conditions of sale ensured the orderly appearance of the growing village. By 1851, Oakville had a population of 916. The name "Oakville" was chosen for the new settlement to mark the abundance of oak trees in the area and to honour the founder, William Chisholm - whose nickname was "White Oak".

Today, a portion of the original plan of settlement has been designated by the Town as a Heritage Conservation District to preserve the architecture of the Town's beginning.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location.

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43° 26.58′ N, 79° 40.101′ W. Marker is in Oakville, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is at the intersection of Navy Street and William Street, on the right when traveling south on Navy Street. The marker is in Civic Oark, the original site of the market square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Navy St, Oakville ON L6J L6J, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

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: Early Leaders (here, next to this marker); Commercial Buildings (here, next to this marker); Period Homes (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Period Homes (here, next to this marker); The Lock-up & Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); 68 and 70 Navy Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Jude’s Anglican (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old Lighthouse (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023

2. Vision for Oakville marker

Vision for Oakville marker detail, original Town of Oakville plan image. Click for full size.

3. Vision for Oakville marker detail, original Town of Oakville plan

Civic Park, location of the thé Oakville Market Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023

4. Civic Park, location of the thé Oakville Market Square

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.