Penetanguishene in Simcoe County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. James-on-the-Lines

1836

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

1. St. James-on-the-Lines Marker

Inscription.
This garrison church was erected 1836-38 on the Penetanguishene military reserve. It was also attended by military pensioners and civilians since, until the 1870s, it housed the only Protestant congregation in the vicinity. Building funds were obtained largely through the exertions of the local naval commandant, Captain John Moberly, R.N. The first rector, Reverend Geo. Hallen, held the post for thirty-six years. Many of the community's pioneers and military leaders are buried in its cemetery.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 44° 47.228′ N, 79° 55.582′ W. Marker is in Penetanguishene, Ontario, in Simcoe County. It is on Church Street just north of Cambridge Street (Drummond Drive), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located directly in front of the subject church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Church Street, Penetanguishene ON L9M 1G6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Ontario Cottage Country

and specifically in Georgian Bay Country.

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 3 kilometers of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Huronia Park (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); “Tigress” — “Scorpion” (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Naval and Military Establishments on Lake Huron / Établissements navals et militaires du lac Huron (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); C. Beck Manufacturing Company / la société C. Beck Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Métis Dwelling / Demeure Métis (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Henry Wolsey Bayfield (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Penetanguishene Tercentenary Polar Sea Expedition (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Penetanguishene/Pénétanguishene (approx. 1.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penetanguishene.

More about this marker. Both sides of this marker have the same English inscription.

Also see . . .
1. St. James on-the-Lines (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The church is still in use today serving as the Anglican parish church in Penetanguishene for services from Easter to Thanksgiving. The church is protected by a heritage conservation easement under the Ontario Heritage Act. There are two suggested origins for its full name. The first suggestion comes from its location on the lines of communication or road from the former military establishment
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

2. St. James-on-the-Lines Marker
at Penetanguishene to the south. The second possible meaning is from the old Victorian military usage of Lines for the rows of tents or buildings in a military camp. The church was constructed close to the original military establishment buildings which lined the road.

(Submitted on November 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. St James On The Lines (Penetanguishene Heritage).

Excerpt: This Anglican Church was constructed on the “lines of communication” between the Town and the Establishments in 1836. The registers and surrounding tombstones record many of our early settlers. The interior has an unusual aisle, built wide enough to allow the soldiers to march in four abreast. Simple yet attractive, this church has been restored to its original state, with wooden shingles, clapboard siding and handmade iron decoration.

(Submitted on November 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

St. James Church (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

3. St. James Church (west/front elevation)

Looking east from Church Street; the marker is located on the left side of the walkway.

Heritage Conservation Easement Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

4. Heritage Conservation Easement Site Marker

(mounted on a pedestal in front of the church)
Heritage Conservation Easement Site
The heritage character and integrity of this property are protected by a legal agreement between the owner and the Ontario Heritage Foundation
A not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario
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Site patrimonial protégé par une servitude
Le caractère historique et l'intégrité de cette propriété sont protégés par un accord juridique entre le propriétaire et la Fondation du patrimoine ontarien
Un organisme à but non lucratif relevant du gouvernement de l'Ontario

St. James Church Centenary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

5. St. James Church Centenary Marker

(mounted on a pedestal in front of the church)
To mark the Centenary of
St. James Church
1836-1936

Penetanguishene Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

6. Penetanguishene Landmark Marker

(mounted on a pedestal in front of the church)
Heritage Landmark
Penetanguishene, Ont
1836

St. James Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

7. St. James Church Cemetery

St. James Church (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024

8. St. James Church (southwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.