Port Hope in Northumberland County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

“Bluestone House” 1834

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 7, 2025

1. “Bluestone House” 1834 Marker

Inscription. This fine limestone house, originally painted blue, was completed in 1834 by John David Smith. Born in New York City in 1786, he came here in 1797 with his father, Elias Smith, who had played a leading role in the founding of this community. The family received large grants of land in Hope Township; and John David Smith served during the War of 1812 as a captain in the 1st Durham Militia. A prosperous merchant, he served as a local justice of the peace and was elected to the legislature of Upper Canada in 1829. This house, built in the Greek Revival style, remains an outstanding example of its type in Ontario.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 43° 56.979′ N, 78° 17.408′ W. Marker is in Port Hope, Ontario, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of King Street and Dorset Street East, on the right when traveling north on King

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Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Dorset St E, Port Hope ON L1A 1E2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kawarthas Northumberland Area

and in Eastern 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: Farley Mowat (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); History of the Ganaraska Watershed (about 150 meters away); Rotary Foot Bridge (about 180 meters away); St. Mark’s Church 1822 (about 210 meters away); Signor Farini (William Leonard Hunt) 1838-1929 (about 210 meters away); Port Hope Early Settlement (about 210 meters away); The Great Farini (about 210 meters away); Aboriginal Settlement (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hope.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 7, 2025

2. “Bluestone House” 1834 Marker

Bluestone House in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 7, 2025

3. Bluestone House in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.