Oakville in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Churches Schools and Taverns
— Sixteen Mile Creek Trail —
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023
1. Churches Schools and Taverns Marker
Oakvilles churches, schools and taverns knit the community together and created a social support network.
Taverns and inns were usually the first public buildings in Upper Canadian towns. They doubled as town halls, churches and courthouses.
Churches were built as soon as money could be raised. William Chisholm donated land to the Methodists and the Catholics for their churches. By 1840 Methodists, Catholics and Presbyterians all had chapels in Oakville.
The first public school was established in the meeting house in 1836. The Oakville Common School was built to accommodate the school classes in 1850. An addition to the building in 1854 allowed a grammar (high) school to be established as well.
Erected by Town of Oakville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 43° 26.952′ N, 79° 40.153′ W. Marker is in Oakville, Ontario, in Halton Region. Marker is at the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Sumner Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Trafalgar Road. The marker is at the south-west corner of George’s
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Underground Railroad (here, next to this marker); The Prosperous Years (here, next to this marker); Heritage Homes of Trafalgar Road and George's Square (here, next to this marker); An Isolated Township (here, next to this marker); Oakville and Trafalgar, 1806-1870 (here, next to this marker); The Lorne Scots (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hunter-Gatherer and Fisher People (9,000 BC to AD 500) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The First Horticultural People (AD 500 to 1610) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 20, 2023
2. Churches Schools and Taverns Marker
Oakville Historical Society
3. Churches Schools and Taverns marker photo detail
Oakville Historical Society, 1897
4. Churches Schools and Taverns marker photo detail
Oakville Historical Society
5. Churches Schools and Taverns marker photo detail
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023
6. George’s Square, Oakville
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
