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

Library

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 4, 2025

1. Library Marker

Inscription. Blyth's earliest libraries were private collections. Fundraising for a public library started in 1871. Exact opening date unknown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 43° 44.151′ N, 81° 25.784′ W. Marker is in Blyth, Ontario, in Huron County. It is on Queen Street 0.1 kilometers north of King Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 394 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: Strike (a few steps from this marker); Extra Extra! Read All About It! (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Baked Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Since 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Communications Hub (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rooms for Hire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blyth.

Library Marker (centre of photo) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 4, 2025

2. Library Marker (centre of photo)

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 69 times since then and 9 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.