Central London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Farmer’s Advocate

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 2, 2026

1. The Farmer’s Advocate Marker

Inscription. From 1920-1965 site of the offices of the "Farmer's Advocate", Canada's foremost agricultural newspaper. Founded in 1866 as a monthly by its first editor, William Weld, it carried reports of fairs, scientific advances in agriculture, and regional stock sales. The journal ceased publication in 1965.

Erected 2011 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 42° 59.038′ N, 81° 15.105′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Central London. It is at the intersection of Carling Street and Talbot Street, on the left when traveling east on Carling Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 Carling Street, London ON N6A N6A, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario 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: 122 Carling Street (here, next to this marker); Dominion Public Building / Édifice Dominion Public (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Industrial Banner (about 150 meters away); St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 (about 210 meters away); The Gaol and Courthouse, London, c.1843 (about 240 meters away); The Petition of John Ewart

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(about 240 meters away); First Anglican Episcopal Election (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Ridout Street Complex (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. The Farmer’s Advocate Marker

marker is the upper one on the right of the doorway

Example of the The Farmer’s Advocate from 1917 image. Click for full size.

3. Example of the The Farmer’s Advocate from 1917

Source: Canadiana (public domain)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.