Barrie in Simcoe County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Andrew Frederick Hunter
1863-1940
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 5, 2024
1. Andrew Frederick Hunter Marker
This distinguished historian and archaeologist was born in Innisfil Township, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1889 and was editor of the Barrie Examiner 1889-95. His extensive exploration of archaeological sites throughout Huronia stimulated public interests in the history of that area. He supplied much valuable information for Thwaites' 73-volume edition of the "Jesuit Relations". Hunter was secretary of the Ontario Historical Society 1913-1931 and wrote many scholarly articles. His "History of Simcoe County", published in 1909, was one of Ontario's earliest and best regional histories.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 44° 23.419′ N, 79° 41.107′ W. Marker is in Barrie, Ontario, in Simcoe County. It is on Collier Street just east of Mulcaster Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located
this page online
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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1870's Market Building Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakeview Dairy (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The East End 1800s (about 180 meters away); The East End 1900s (about 180 meters away); Market Hall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); County Town (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lost Buildings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birth of Barrie (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 5, 2024
2. Andrew Frederick Hunter Marker
The marker is partially obscured by a temporary sidewalk construction barrier fence.
More about this marker. Both sides of this marker have the same English inscription.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Frederick Hunter (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada).
Excerpt: Andrew Frederick Hunter joined the Astronomical Society in the 1880s while he was a student in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Toronto. He had grown up near Barrie, about 80 km north of Toronto, and returned there as owner and editor of the local newspaper, the Barrie Examiner, following graduation in 1889. He became a town Councillor in Barrie and was a talented amateur archaeologist and local historian. His History of the County of Simcoe is still a valuable reference work. He also had a lasting interest in geology stemming from his employment with the Canadian Geological Survey 1904-08.(Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. A History of Simcoe County (by Andrew F. Hunter). (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Online Books by Andrew F. Hunter. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 5, 2024
3. Andrew Frederick Hunter Marker
The marker is located directly in front of the MacLaren Art Centre (formerly Barrie Public Library) Collier Street entrance.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 5, 2024
4. Andrew Frederick Hunter Marker
The back side of this marker identical to the front is partially obscured by shrubbery. Collier Street is in the background.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 5, 2024
5. MacLaren Art Centre (northwest elevation)
Formerly the Barrie Public Library; sidewalk construction in progress at time of this photo. The marker is visible in front of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
