Trenton in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Granting the Freedom of the City of Trenton
to Canadian Forces Base Trenton
Inscription.
re-enactment of the ceremony granting
the freedom of the City of Trenton
to
Canadian Forces Base Trenton
by
His Worship, Mayor Neil F. Robertson
on October Fourth, 1991
in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary
of CFB Trenton
The marks were made when the base commander
Colonel Douglas V. Wilson
knocked on the door with the pommel of his sword
Erected 1991 by the City of Trenton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 44° 6.062′ N, 77° 34.571′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Trenton. It is at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Albert Street, on the left when traveling west on Dundas Street West. Marker is on the former Post Office Clock Tower door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Dundas Street West, Quinte West ON K8V 3P4, 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. 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: Post Office Building Clock Tower (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Granting the Freedom of the City of Trenton (here, next to this marker); Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (here, next to this marker); 'Our Past, Our Present' (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial Cenotaph (about 90 meters away); Civic Memorial Tree (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinte West.
Also see . . .
1. Freedom of the City Background (Government of Canada). (Submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 8 Wing Trenton.
(Submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.


