Chatham Township near Wallaceburg in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Baldoon Settlement

—- 1804-1818 —-

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025

1. The Baldoon Settlement Marker

Inscription. On September 5, 1804 fifteen families of Scottish emigrants numbering some ninety persons landed near this site. Named after an estate in Scotland, the settlement was sponsored by Lord Selkirk who later founded the Red River Colony. The low-lying and frequently-flooded lands were difficult to Work. Malaria killed many settlers and the superintendent, Alexander McDonell, proved incapable. In July 1812, the colony was invaded by American militia who carried off its livestock. The remaining settlers ultimately moved back to higher land and in 1818 Selkirk sold his property.

Erected by Ontario Archeological and Historical Sites Board Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 42° 37.117′ N, 82° 28.704′ W. Marker is near Wallaceburg, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. It is in Chatham Township. It is at the intersection of Saint Clair Parkway and Langstaff Line, on the left when traveling north on Saint

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Clair Parkway. The marker is in MacDonald Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29860 St Clair Pkwy, Wallaceburg ON N8A 4L1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Baldoon Mystery (within shouting distance of this marker); Baby Point (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); Rum Runners (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); Dr. Maud Menten, M.D., Ph.D. 1879-1960 (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Port Lambton Hotels (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Passenger Ships on the Lower St. Clair River (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); St. Clair River Habitat Restoration (approx. 3.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Algonac Civil War / Vietnam Memorial (approx.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025

2. The Baldoon Settlement Marker

4.2 kilometers away in the U.S.).

Map of Upper canada, 1826, showing the Baldoon Road and (by then defunct) Baldoon settlement image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 12, 2025

3. Map of Upper canada, 1826, showing the Baldoon Road and (by then defunct) Baldoon settlement

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.