Mississauga in Peel Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Clarkson. Ont. (Merigold’s Point)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2024

1. Clarkson. Ont. (Merigold’s Point) Marker

Inscription. Merigold's Point was the name given to this part of Clarkson, situated at the foot of Southdown and Lakeshore Roads. Most of this land is now owned by Suncor Energy, but was previously used for farming fruit, vegetables and wheat. The Bradley House, built circa 1830, is the only farmhouse in the area still standing that speaks to this particular history.

The decision to purchase the Mississauga Tract in 1805 led to farming and the development of land originally occupied and inhabited by Indigenous peoples. Decisions to rezone the land as residential made during the 1950s led to the end of farming in Clarkson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 43° 30.725′ N, 79° 36.654′ W. Marker is in Mississauga, Ontario, in Peel Region. It is on Orr Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Bradley Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Orr Road, Mississauga ON L5J L5J, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

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 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Remembering the War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Merigold’s Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Mazo de la Roche (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Benares Historic House (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Who We Are (approx. 4.2 kilometers away); We Were Here (approx. 4.2 kilometers away); Voices of Our Ancestors (approx. 4.2 kilometers away); On This Ground (approx. 4.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mississauga.

Also see . . . The Toronto Purchase Confirmation, 1805 (Talking Treaties).

In 1805, conditions are finally ripe for the British to confirm the 1787
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2024

2. Clarkson. Ont. (Merigold’s Point) Marker
Toronto Purchase, finalize its boundaries, and acquire the lands to the west. They call the Mississauga to a three-day Council at the Credit River. The British have succeeded in sidelining Joseph Brant. The Mississaugas of the Credit will negotiate without him.

(Submitted on October 5, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Bradley House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2024

3. Bradley House

Treaty 14, 1806 (the Missisauga Purchase) image. Click for full size.

4. Treaty 14, 1806 (the Missisauga Purchase)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.