Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Prescott People's Place
Celebrating 200 Years
| | 1810 - 2010 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
1. The Prescott People's Place Marker
and dedicated
December 18th, 2010
'The Prescott People's Place' is composed of over 3000
pictures from Prescott people. This mural was created
by Chuck Street and made in Prescott at MD Signs.
Made possible by federal Canadian Heritage funding
and the generous Prescott People
Victoria Hall & St. John's Market
The cornerstone for the Old Town Hall was laid on August 15th, 1874 and the Market Building built in 1876. Both were demolished in 1960. The clock tower was added to the Town Hall in 1927. The original clock works were restored in 1980 and housed in the Rotary Clock Tower which still marks time today on the same corner. The building pictured on the left of Town Hall is still standing and is home to The Forwarders Museum & Visitor Centre.
Erected 2010 by Prescott Bicentennial Committee and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1874.
Location. 44° 42.567′ N, 75° 30.883′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Forwarders' Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Moran and Hooker Buildings (about 90 meters away); Glasgow, Smyth Building (about 90 meters away); War Memorial (about 120 meters away); Mechanic's Block (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Forwarding Trade at Prescott (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Founding of Prescott. (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
2. The Prescott People's Place Mural and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
3. The Prescott People's Place Mural Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
