Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

1. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Marker

Inscription.
The Grenville County Historical Society Inc. recognizes the contributions of the congregation of the Anglican Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Prescott on their 175th anniversary in the year 1996.

The Anglican Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Prescott was founded in 1821. Shortly thereafter in 1822 a frame building was constructed on land obtained from Sussannah Jessup. To accomodate a growing congregation, the present stone church was built in 1860. St. John's has served the people of Prescott both spiritually and socially for decades and will continue to do so for generations to come.

Erected 1996 by Grenville County Historical Society and the Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 44° 42.689′ N, 75° 30.995′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of James Street West and Centre Street, on the right when traveling east on James Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 490 Centre Street, Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grenville College (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Harry Horwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Richard William Scott (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 180 meters away); The Prescott People's Place (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mechanic's Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Also see . . . St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. (Submitted on March 10, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

2. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Marker

Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

3. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

4. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.