Aurora in York Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Hartman’s Corners School

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

1. Hartman’s Corners School Marker

Inscription.
Built c. 1838 at Hartmans Corners
Relocated c. 1883 as residence

Erected by Heritage Advisory Committee - Town of Aurora.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 44° 0.076′ N, 79° 27.653′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Ontario, in York Region. It is at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Breczy Street, on the right when traveling west on Wellington Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Wellington Street E, Aurora ON L4G 1H9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and 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,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: First Steam Train 1853 / 1853: Le Premier Train à Vapeur (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); “The Morrison House” (about 210 meters away); Aurora Armoury / Manège Militaire d’Aurora (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Town Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Settlement of Aurora (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); "The Old Post Office" (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Doan Hall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); A Look Outside Hillary House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

2. Hartman’s Corners School Marker

Former Hartman’s Corners School, as a residence ca 1900 image. Click for full size.

March 14, 2026

3. Former Hartman’s Corners School, as a residence ca 1900

Source: Canada’s Historic Places (public domain)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.