Blyth in Huron County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Since 1863

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 4, 2025

1. Since 1863 Marker

Inscription. The McKinnon Building is Blyth's longest serving commercial structure. Since 1863 it has hosted an infirmary, insurance offices, as well as retail stores selling general mercantile, clothing and giftware.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 44.182′ N, 81° 25.762′ W. Marker is in Blyth, Ontario, in Huron County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street and Dinsley Street, on the right on Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412A Queen Street, Blyth ON N0M 1H0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington 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:

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Baked Goods (a few steps from this marker); Communications Hub (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (a few steps from this marker); Rooms for Hire (within shouting distance of this marker); Extra Extra! Read All About It! (within shouting distance of this marker); Strike (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Years After the First Phone Call (within shouting distance of this marker); Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blyth.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 4, 2025

2. Since 1863 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.