Belleville in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Argyll Chapter IODE Parkette

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2024

1. Argyll Chapter IODE Parkette Marker

Inscription. This parkette was established in 1985 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Argyll Chapter, IODE founded Nov 10th 1910 by Lt. Col. Thomas Stewart and the wives of the officers of the Argyll Light Infantry Reg.
“Nulli Secundus”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1910.

Location. 44° 10.235′ N, 77° 23.147′ W. Marker is in Belleville, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is at the intersection of Pinnacle Street (Provincial Highway 62) and Moira Street East, on the right when traveling north on Pinnacle Street. The park and marker are located at the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Moira Street East, Belleville ON K8P 2S3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in Southeastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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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 walking distance of this marker: Fire Station No. 2 (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Captain / Captaine John W. Meyers 1745-1821 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Albert Carman 1833-1917 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Site of Tabernacle United Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kay Manderville (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Belleville Collegiate Institute & Vocational School (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Pinnacle Playhouse (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); James Bertram Collip 1892-1965 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belleville.

Regarding Argyll Chapter IODE Parkette.
From the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County:
The Argyll Chapter of the Imperial Order of Daughters of Empire was established in Belleville on 10 November 1910. Membership was open to the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of active members of the Argyll Light Infantry

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2024

2. Argyll Chapter IODE Parkette Marker

regiment, with the Commanding Officer's wife (if there was one) taking the position of Regent. The organization raised funds for local service personnel and charities. It was disbanded in 2001.

Also see . . . Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a women's charitable organization based in Canada. It provides scholarships, bursaries, book prizes, and awards, and pursues other philanthropic and educational projects in various communities across Canada. The IODE's motto was "One Flag, One Throne, One Empire" and the IODE's magazine is called Echoes.

(Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2024

3. Argyll Chapter IODE Parkette Marker

Looking northeast from Pinnacle Street; Moira Street East is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.