Emo in Rainy River District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Centennial of Confederation

Emo Public Library

— 1867-1967 —

Centennial of Confederation Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2024

1. Centennial of Confederation Marker

Inscription. Erected by the
Township of Emo
in permanent commemoration of
the Centennial
of Confederation in Canada
in 1967.
Construction was made possible
through the co-operation of
the Province of Ontario and
the Government of Canada.

Erected 1967 by Township of Emo.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Canada Centennial of Confederation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 48° 37.716′ N, 93° 50.015′ W. Marker is in Emo, Ontario, in Rainy River District. It is on Front Street just east of Queen Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the right side of the Emo Public Library front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 Front Street, Emo ON P0W 1E0, 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,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

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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 one other marker is within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barwick Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.3 kilometers away).

Also see . . . 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 Flame was also added to Parliament Hill. Children born in 1967 were declared
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2024

2. Emo Public Library
The marker is mounted on the right/east side of the front entrance.
Centennial babies.

(Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.