Georgetown in Halton Hills in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Armenian Boys’ Farm Home, Georgetown ⎯⎯⎯ Refuge Agricole des Garçons Arméniens, Georgetown
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025
1. The Armenian Boys’ Farm Home, Georgetown Marker
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The Armenian Boys’ Farm Home, Georgetown On July 1, 1923, a group of 50 Armenian boys arrived at this farm site from an orphanage in Corfu, Greece. The 'Georgetown Boys,' as they came to be known, arrived in Canada between 1923 and 1927-109 boys in all, The orphans were survivors of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923). Their plight touched the hearts of thousands of Canadians, who raised significant funds and lobbied the Canadian government to bring them here. Under the care and supervision of the Armenian Canadian Relief Fund's Farm and Home Committee, the children lived at Cedarvale Farm located on this property and were taught English and farming skills. By 1928, the orphans were placed with farm families in Southwestern Ontario. As adults, most of the Armenians became Canadian citizens and chose to remain in this country. By providing assistance to non-British Commonwealth refugees, the Armenian Boys' Farm Home was the first humanitarian effort of its kind in Canada.,
The Armenian Boys’ Farm Home, Georgetown
On July 1, 1923, a group of 50 Armenian boys arrived at this farm site from an orphanage in Corfu, Greece. The 'Georgetown Boys,' as they came to be known, arrived in Canada between 1923 and 1927-109 boys in all, The orphans were survivors of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923). Their plight touched the hearts of thousands of Canadians, who raised significant funds and lobbied the Canadian government to bring them here. Under the care and supervision of the Armenian Canadian Relief Fund's Farm and Home Committee, the children lived at Cedarvale Farm located on this property and were taught English and farming skills. By 1928, the orphans were placed with farm families in Southwestern Ontario. As adults, most of the Armenians became Canadian citizens and chose to remain in this country. By providing assistance to non-British Commonwealth refugees, the Armenian Boys' Farm Home was the first humanitarian effort of its kind in Canada.
Refuge Agricole des Garçons Arméniens, Georgetown. Le 1 juillet 1923, 50 garçons arméniens arrivent dans cette ferme en provenance de Corfou, en Grèce. Les garçons de Georgetown, comme on les appelle alors, arrivent au Canada entre 1923 et 1927. Ils sont 109 au total. Ces orphelins sont des survivants du génocide arménien (1915-1923).
Leur sort émeut des milliers de Canadiens qui lèvent d'importantes sommes pour les aider et exercent des pressions sur le gouvernement canadien pour qu'il les accueille au pays. L'Armenian Canadian Relief Fund's Farm and Home Committee veille au bien-être et à la surveillance de ces enfants qui vivent à la ferme Cedarvale, située sur cette propriété, où ils apprennent l'anglais et les rudiments de l'agriculture. Peu à peu jusqu'en 1928, les
orphelins sont placés au sein de familles dans le sud-ouest de l'Ontario. Une fois adultes la plupart d'entre eux deviennent citoyens canadiens et décident de demeurer au Canada. L'accueil de réfugiés ne faisant pas partie du Commonwealth britannique au refuge agricole des garçons arméniens représente la première initiative humanitaire de ce genre au Canada.
Erected by Ontario
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Heritage Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1923.
Location. 43° 38.759′ N, 79° 55.081′ W. Marker is in Halton Hills, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is in Georgetown. It can be reached from Main Street South south of Maple Avenue (Ontario Route 11), on the right when traveling north. The marker stands in Cedarvale Park at the east end of the parking lot approximately 200 metres from the Main Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 Main St S, Halton Hills ON L7G 5S2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto, specifically on the Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. 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,
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025
2. Refuge Agricole des Garçons Arméniens, Georgetown Marker
the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
3. The Armenian Boys’ Farm Home, Georgetown/ Refuge Agricole des Garçons Arméniens, Georgetown Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025
4. Former Cederdale Farm site, now Cederdale Park
Marker is at the far right of the photo
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
