Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Broom-maker's House
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La Maison du fabricant de balais
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 28, 2026
1. Broom-maker's House Marker
The Mellraith family were Scottish emigrants who, in 1846, settled on farm land about 135 kilometers northwest from here, near Perth in Lanark County. They found this small- log house already built on their property. It has one large room heated by a fireplace, and a loft above to provide shelter for a large family. This house was taken apart and rebuilt on site at Upper Canada Village. Today, this home is used to demonstrate broom-making, one of many tasks sometimes done to generate additional family income.
La famille Mellraith était une famille d'émigrants écossais qui, en 1846, s'est établie sur une terre agricole à environ 135 kilomètres au nord-ouest d'ici, près de Perth dans le comté de Lanark. Elle a trouvé cette petite maison en bois rond déjà bátie sur sa propriété. La maison a une grande chambre chauffée par une cheminée et un grenier en haut qui pouvait abriter une grosse famille. Cette maison a été démantelée et rebâtie sur place à Upper Canada Village. Aujourd'hui, cette maison est utilisée pour illustrer la fabri cation de balais, l'une des nombreuses tâches qui étaient parfois accomplies pour produire un revenu de plus pour la famille.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 44° 56.799′ N, 75° 4.035′ W. Marker is in Morrisburg, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Upper Canada Village. It can be reached from Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Road 2. This marker is located at Upper Canada Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13740 Stormont Dundas and Glengarry County Road 2, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern 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: Beach's Sawmill / Scierie Beach (a few steps from this marker); Cook's Tavern / Taverne Cook
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 28, 2026
2. Broom-maker's House Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 28, 2026
3. Broom-maker's House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
