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

Urn

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

1. Urn Marker

Inscription.

A prime example of Canadian iron work, this urn evokes memories of the early fur trade with its depiction of the iconic beaver. While the urn's exact provenance and purpose is unknown, it is believed to have been crafted in the Prescott area in the mid- to late-19^th century.

Erected by the Town of Prescott.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 42.532′ N, 75° 30.769′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It can be reached from Centre Street. Marker and urn are in RiverWalk Park, just east of Centre Street and the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Admiralty Pattern Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Whisky Barrels (a few steps from this marker); RiverWalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott - The Fort Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott-Ogdensburg Ferry Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Whisky and Beer

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shooting the Rapids (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Urn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

2. Urn and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

3. Urn

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.