Downtown in Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

West End Rangers

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

1. West End Rangers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The West End Rangers, formed in 1899, was the only PEI team in the Colored Hockey League. Based in Charlottetown’s Bog neighborhood, the Rangers were known for their strength and skill. In 1901, they easily beat the visiting Truro Victorias 15-0! Predating the NHL by more than 20 years, the league operated from 1895 to 1930s.

Les West End Rangers, formés en 1899, étaient la seule équipe de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard à faire partie de la Colored Hockey League. Basés dans le quartier «the Bog» de Charlottetown, les Rangers étaient connus pour leur force et leur habilété. En 1901, ils ont facilement battu les Truro Victorias en visit 15-0! Précédant la LNH de plus de 20 ans, la ligue a fonctionné de 1895 aux années 1930.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 46° 13.894′ N, 63° 8.041′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is in Downtown. It is on Kent Street. This marker is located in front of the Beaconsfield Historic Museum

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

facing the water. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Kent St, Charlottetown PE C1A 1M6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I.

It is also in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Black Lives Matter (here, next to this marker); Robert "Allie" Hennessey (a few steps from this marker); George Godfrey (a few steps from this marker); The Shepherds (a few steps from this marker); The Ryans (a few steps from this marker); Charlie & Harrison Ryan (a few steps from this marker); Fred Shepard (a few steps from this marker); Robert Allen Shepheard (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

2. West End Rangers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.