Trenton in West Quinte in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

D.J. MacDonald Bridge

Opened June 14, 1968

— by Mayor D.J. (Jim) MacDonald —

D.J. MacDonald Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 11, 2025

1. D.J. MacDonald Bridge Marker

Inscription.
D.J. (Jim) MacDonald, mayor of the town of Trenton from 1960 to 1969, was convinced that a second crossing of the Trent River was essential to provide for the orderly flow of traffic through the town. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Trenton to achieve that goal, and was present to witness the fruits of his labour on June 14, 1968, when his wife, Rene, celebrated the official opening by driving the first car over this new structure.

Erected by the Town of Trenton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1968.

Location. 44° 6.293′ N, 77° 34.811′ W. Marker is in West Quinte, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Trenton. It is at the intersection of Dixon Drive (County Highway 2) and Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Dixon Drive. Marker is on the bridge's west approach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 178 Front Street, West Quinte ON K8V 4N8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in

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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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Trenton Greenbelt Restoration Project (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mount Pelion (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Bleecker's Ferry (approx. half a kilometer away); Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (approx. half a kilometer away); 'Our Past, Our Present' (approx. half a kilometer away); Post Office Building Clock Tower (approx. half a kilometer away); Granting the Freedom of the City of Trenton (approx. half a kilometer away); a different marker also named Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (approx. half a kilometer away).

Also see . . . Photo of Mayor and Rene MacDonald Opening the Bridge. Trent Port Historical Society Facebook post (Submitted
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 11, 2025

2. D.J. MacDonald Bridge and Marker
Looking NE
on May 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

D.J. MacDonald Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 11, 2025

3. D.J. MacDonald Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.