Bowmanville in Clarington in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Lt.-Col. Charles Robert McCullough

1865-1947

Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024

1. Lt.-Col. Charles Robert McCullough Marker

Inscription. An ardent Canadian and founder of the Canadian Club movement, McCullough was born in Bowmanville and moved to Hamilton in 1888. He and four companions in December, 1892, determined to found an organization which would encourage the study of Canada's history, literature, resources and native talents. The first Canadian Club was inaugurated in Hamilton in February, 1893, and W.S. Evans, one of the originators, served as president 1893-94 while McCullough held that position 1895-96. The Canadian Club movement spread throughout the Dominion and a central association was formed in 1909.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 43° 54.761′ N, 78° 41.348′ W. Marker is in Clarington, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Bowmanville. Marker is at the intersection of Temperance Street and King Street West, on the right when traveling south on Temperance Street.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarington ON L1C 1R3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowmanville's First Volunteers, W.W. I (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square, Town Hall & Horsey Block, 1880. (within shouting distance of this marker); Church and Temperance Street, circa 1880 (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarington Municipal Administration Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathskamory Estate. Circa 1843 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Street, Circa 1900 (about 150 meters away); Central Public School Tower Bell (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarington.

Also see . . . The Canadian Club Hamilton - a brief history. The Canadian Club of Hamilton was the first Canadian Club in the newly created Dominion of Canada. In February 1893, a public meeting was held in Hamilton led by a young Canadian reporter, Charles R. McCullough. The resolution from this meeting read as follows: “It is, in the opinion of this meeting, a fit and proper time to take definite steps, however humble, to deepen and widen the regard of Canadians for their land of birth or adoption and to increase their interest in matters affecting

Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024

2. Lt.-Col. Charles Robert McCullough Marker

the welfare of their country. Be it, therefore, resolved that this meeting proceed to the organization of a society to be known as The Canadian Club, having for its objects the encouragement of the study of the history, literature, and resources of Canada, and the fostering of a patriotic Canadian sentiment.” (Submitted on April 18, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.