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

Lighthouse Restoration Project

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

1. Lighthouse Restoration Project Marker

Inscription.

This Lighthouse Restoration Project
was sponsored by
the Rotary Club of Prescott
as a 50th Anniversary project
in co-operation with the Town of Prescott
and the family of the late G. Judson Newell
a Past Rotarian and a Friend of the Town of Prescott

Erected 1989 by the Rotary Club of Prescott, Town of Prescott, and the G. Judson Newell Family.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the Rotary International series lists.

Location. 44° 42.619′ N, 75° 30.703′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Water Street East just east of Edward Street South, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 Water Street East, 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: Major James Morrow Walsh 1840-1905 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant William Frederick Nelson Sharpe (within shouting distance of this marker); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (about

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120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mechanic's Block (about 120 meters away); Whisky and Beer (about 150 meters away); Whisky Barrels (about 150 meters away); Shooting the Rapids (about 150 meters away); Admiralty Pattern Anchor (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Lighthouse and Restoration Project Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Lighthouse and Restoration Project Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.