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

“Tiger” Dunlop 1792-1848

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025

1. “Tiger” Dunlop 1792-1848 Marker

Inscription. In the nearby tomb is buried Dr. William Dunlop, physician, author, woodsman, soldier, politician and raconteur. Born in Scotland, he served in Canada as an army surgeon during the War of 1812. His writings, including articles based on his residence in India 1817-19, won him a place among the witty contributors to Blackwood's Magazine with the title of “Tiger.” In 1826 he emigrated to Upper Canada. As “Warden of the Forests” for the Canada Company, he assisted John Galt in opening up the Huron Tract and in 1827 founded Goderich. Dunlop was member for Huron 1841-46 and wrote two books about Canada.

Erected by Ontario Archeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 43° 45.539′ N, 81° 42.089′ W. Marker is in Goderich, Ontario, in Huron County. It can be reached from Tiger Dunlop Road. The marker is accessible by foot on the Goderich to Auburn Rail Trail, approx.

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350 metres east of the parking area at the end of River Ridge Crescent. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goderich ON N7A 3Y2, 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,

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: The Tomb on Dunlop’s Hill (a few steps from this marker); Days of the Canada Company (a few steps from this marker); Gairbraid: the Dream & the Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); A Resting Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Life and Times (within shouting distance of this marker); Sky Harbour (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Huron County Gaol (approx.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025

2. “Tiger” Dunlop 1792-1848 Marker

Facing east, the tomb is on the left

1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goderich.

“Tiger” (and Robert) Dunlop’s tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025

3. “Tiger” (and Robert) Dunlop’s tomb

Memorial stone of William “Tiger” and Robert Graham Dunlop, inside the tomb enclosure image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025

4. Memorial stone of William “Tiger” and Robert Graham Dunlop, inside the tomb enclosure

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.