Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Grenville College
1835
— Designated Historic Property —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
1. Grenville College Marker
Erected by S. Hodgins and Town of Prescott.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario, Prescott Designated Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 44° 42.708′ N, 75° 30.977′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on James Street West just west of Edward Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 James Street West, Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Horwood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Richard William Scott (about 150 meters away); War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Mechanic's Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Prescott People's Place (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Prescott Barracks and Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
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Regarding Grenville College. From the Town of Prescott Designated Properties webpage:
Designating By-Law: 1985-53
Historical Attributes:
This building was formally a part of the first school in Prescott and was built by Reverend Father J.W. Campion, who was the first Parish Priest in Prescott. Most of the school was dismantled except for the west wing which was left intact and is now used as a garage and a shed by St. Marks Roman Catholic Church.
While the building has changed since it was originally built, it is of considerable historic value. It housed the first school in the area and some of the alterations made reflect interesting structural features from the 1848 time period.
It is believed that this school was built of rubble stone and had one centre block with two wings. St. Mark's Club is a well maintained two storey red brick building. The bricks separating the main floor from the floor above have been made into an attractive border. These bricks stand on end at an angle. The windows are long and narrow with white wooden frames. The lintels over the windows are also made of red brick in an arched pattern. The door to the main floor is encased with white wooden wall approximately eight feet wide. All components in the structure fit
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
2. Former Grenville College and Marker
Also see . . . Founding of Prescott. (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
