Marmora in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Miners of Marmora and Lake
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2024
1. The Miners of Marmora and Lake Marker
Marmora is Upper Canadas first pioneer irontown, established in 1821. The iron ore works gave life to mines in Blairton, Belmont and Marmora. As word of the areas geological diversity spread, mining for other minerals began in Malone, Cordova and Deloro, drawing old-world miners from many countries, especially England. A miners job was dirty, unpredictable and often dangerous. Mining hamlets sprang up, evolving into the communities we now cherish. Today, many descendants of the original miners still reside in Marmora and Lake and the surrounding area.
Erected 2018 by Hastings County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 44° 28.939′ N, 77° 41.047′ W. Marker is in Marmora, Ontario, in Hastings County. It can be reached from the intersection of Matthew Street (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 7) and Cameron Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the Marmora Tourism Centre office. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pioneer Irontown 1821-1875 (a few steps from this marker); The Pearce Company (a few steps from this marker); Grist & Feed Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Railway to Cordova (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honour of Harold Colman Rickaby (within shouting distance of this marker); Marmora Ironworks & Forges (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Centennial of Confederation (approx. 10.8 kilometers away); Founders of Campbellford (approx. 21.3 kilometers away).
2. Marker detail: Miners
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Also see . . .
1. Marmora, Ontario (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The rich history of Marmora Township is the story of mining in Eastern Ontario. Since 1820 this Township has played a leading role in the development of iron mining. In addition, copper, lead, silver, gold and lithographic limestone have been extracted. The new Township of Marmora took its name from the Latin word for marble because of an "immense rock of most delicate white marble". This giant rock stood on the southeast corner of Crowe Lake, which took its name from the Crowe First Nations that lived along the shore.(Submitted on December 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The History of Marmora & Lake.
Excerpt: Marmora was named after a point jutting into the east shore of Crowe Lake in the back townships 30 miles from the nearest town. Close by was a hill of marble, hence the name Marmora. Across Crowe Lake, there was a hill of iron. An iron-producing town is not an easy thing(Submitted on December 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)to establish. Marmora was not without advantages. Crowe River descended in a Great Falls that could be dammed and made to power the billows. The best iron ore was on the banks of a navigable lake. Even without roads, it could be brought there by barge. Marmora, however, was also not without disadvantages. It was way back in the woods. There was no easy access. You had a few beautiful waterways to ship ore and timber around the site, but only once you tracked through the forests. It was 30 miles from the Lake Ontario transportation systemPhotographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 20243. The Miners of Marmora and Lake MarkerLooking southeast from the Marmora Tourism Centre; Matthews Street crosses in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
