Nipigon in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

First Anglican Rectory

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

1. First Anglican Rectory Marker

Inscription.
The Hudson’s Bay Company sold this property to the Diocese of Algoma, Church of England in 1908 for the sum of two dollars so that a house could be built for the Anglican minister. Using balloon construction with British Columbia fir and nine-foot ceilings, it was very modern for its time, boasting a full basement. As well as being used as a residence for various clergymen and their families, between 1930 and 1938, the house was leased out as a detachment and barracks to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for $30 a month. At that time, it was equipped with hydro and heated with three wood stoves.

A new rectory was built next to the Anglican Church, and this property was sold as a private home in 1956. The house changed hands several times before the Horton family purchased it in 1975. Nestled under the large trees, the house has retained its original charm while it has undergone modern improvements.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 49° 0.691′ N, 88° 15.612′ W.

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Marker is in Nipigon, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. It is on 2nd Street just west of Riverview Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nipigon ON P0T 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario

and specifically in Northwest Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Great North Woods,

on Lake Superior’s North Shore,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Ukrainian Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Anglican Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Skandia House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fraser House (about 120 meters away); Flanagan House (about 120 meters away); Early Post Office (about 150 meters away); First School (about 180 meters

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

2. First Anglican Rectory Marker

Looking northwest; the former rectory is in the background.

away); Hydro Building / United Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nipigon.

Former Anglican Rectory image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

3. Former Anglican Rectory

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.