Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Whisky Barrels
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024
1. Whisky Barrels Marker
Whisky barrels such as the ones seen here were a big part of Prescott's liquor trade in the 19th century. Once they were discarded by the distilleries, they were often converted to "swish" barrels and filled with a gallon or so of water that was then swished around to create a new "spirituous beverage."
Erected by the Town of Prescott.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 44° 42.542′ N, 75° 30.758′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It can be reached from Centre Street. Marker and barrel 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 Ruperts 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); Whisky and Beer (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Shooting the Rapids (a few steps from this marker); Urn (a few steps from this marker); RiverWalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott - The Fort Town
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024
2. Whisky Barrels Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024
3. Whisky Barrels
south for the winter
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 157 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
