University in Windsor in Essex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The University of Windsor
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L’Université de Windsor
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 15, 2026
1. The University of Windsor Marker
The University takes its origin from Assumption College (Roman Catholic) established here in 1857, and directed by the Congregation of St. Basil after 1870. From 1919 to 1953 it was affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, becoming coeducational in 1934 with the formation of Holy Names College. Achieving independent university status in 1953, with Essex College and Holy Redeemer College in affiliation, it became Assumption University of Windsor in 1956. Canterbury College (Anglican) affiliated in 1957. Finally, in 1963, a new non-denominational institution, The University of Windsor, absorbed Essex College, granted federation to Assumption University, and renewed the previous college affiliations. Iona College (United Church) became affiliated with the university the following year.
L'Université de Windsor remonte à Assumption College (catholique), fondé ici même en 1857, dirigé après 1870 par la Congrégation de Saint-Basile, affilié de 1919 à 1953 à l'Université de Western Ontario, devint collège mixte en 1934 par l'établissement
this page online
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 42° 18.411′ N, 83° 3.972′ W. Marker is in Windsor, Ontario, in Essex County. It is in University. It is at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and University Avenue West, on the right when traveling south on Sunset Avenue. The maker is located on the pedestrianized portion of Sunset avenue, approx. 100 metres south of the end of the drivable section of the the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor ON N9B 3A9, 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
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 15, 2026
2. The University of Windsor/L’Université of Windsor marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 15, 2026
3. The University of Windsor/L’Université de Windsor Marker
1928
4. The campus of Assumption College, 1928
Source: University of Windsor (use granted under licence)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
