Sarnia in Lambton County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025
1. The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie Marker
The second Prime Minister of Canada came to this country from Scotland in 1842. He was a contractor first at Kingston and later at Sarnia, and constructed a number of public buildings. In 1861 he was elected to represent Lambton in the Legislative Assembly of Canada, and in 1867 for the same constituency in the first House of Commons. As Prime Minister from 1873 to 1878, he dedicated himself to consolidating the newly-formed dominion.
Born in Perthshire, 1822.
Died in Toronto, 1892.
Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia.
Originaire d'Ecosse Alexander Mackenzie qui devint le deuxième premier ministre du Canada, arriva dans notre pays en 1842. Entrepreneur dans la ville de Kingston, plus tard à Sarnia, il érigea bon nombre d'edifices publics. Élu en 1861 député de Lambton à l'as semblee législative du canada. Il representa la même circonscription à la première chambre des communes du Canada en 1867. Premier ministre de 1873 a 1878, il se consacra à la consolidation du nouveau dominion.
Né dans le comté de Perth, Écosse, en 1822. Mort à Toronto en 1892. Inhumé à Sarnia.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 42° 58.506′ N, 82° 24.519′ W. Marker is in Sarnia, Ontario, in Lambton County. It is on Front Street North, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in Mackenzie Park, approx. 60 metres north of the George Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Front Street N, Sarnia ON N7T 8A5, Canada.
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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 walking distance of this marker: The Founding of Sarnia / La Fondation de Sarnia (within shouting distance of this marker); Indigenous Community Flag Plaza (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mackenzie House and Family (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pauline McGibbon 1910-2001 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Admiralty Anchor (approx. 1.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); The St. Clair River (approx. 1.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); The Port Huron Carferry: crossing the St. Clair River (approx. 1.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Commerce & Catastrophe (approx. 1.1 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarnia.
Also see . . . Mackenzie, Alexander (Dictionary of Canadian Biography).
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025
2. The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie Marker (français)
Mackenzie’s deep sense of familial attachment was clear in both his early labours to garner income and, when he left home job hunting at 19, his quick adoption of a surrogate family in Irvine, the Neils. His attachment to them was strengthened by his affection for one of the daughters, Helen, who in 1845 would become his wife. He found it attractive to emigrate to the Canadas with this family in 1842, arriving in May “with scarce 16 shillings in my pocket.”(Submitted on May 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025
3. The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 11, 2025
4. The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie Marker
Looking North East
Photographed by J.W.L. Forster (courtesy House of Commons of Canada), 1897
5. The Honourable Alexander Mackenzie, official portrait
Source: House of Commons of Canada
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
