Dryden in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Town of Dryden
in the 57th Year of Incorporation
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
1. The Town of Dryden Marker
to commemorate
the Centennial Year
of Confederation
1867 — 1967
Erected 1967 by The Town of Dryden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 49° 47.046′ N, 92° 50.218′ W. Marker is in Dryden, Ontario, in Kenora District. Marker is on King Street just west of Van Horne Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 King Street, Dryden ON P8N 1B5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Hambleton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Mackenzie Wilson (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Norman F. McAuley (about 150 meters away); A. Grant Fumerton (about 150 meters away); The Smith Building (about 210 meters away); 25 King Street (about 240 meters away); Frederick Russell Hawke (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dryden.
Also see . . .
1. Dryden, Ontario (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The settlement was founded as an agricultural(Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)community by John Dryden, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture in 1895. While his train was stopped at what was then known as Barclay Tank to re-water, he noticed clover growing and decided to found an experimental farm the following year. In 1886, gold was discovered near the area, also attracting people. In 1897, the community was renamed to Dryden to honour the minister of agriculture. It incorporated as a town in 1910 and as a city in 1998 after merging with the neighbouring township of Barclay.
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2. Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations in Canada occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, 1967. Commemorative coins were minted, that were different from typical issues with animals on each — the cent, for instance, had a dove on its reverse. Communities and organizations across Canada were encouraged to engage in Centennial projects to celebrate the anniversary. The projects ranged from special one-time events to local improvement projects, such as the construction of municipal arenas and parks. The Centennial(Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Flame was also added to Parliament Hill. Children born in 1967 were declared Centennial babies.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 20222. The Town of Dryden MarkerLooking south from King Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
