Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Beach's Sawmill
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Scierie Beach
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 2, 2026
1. Beach's Sawmill Marker
This sawmill was built in 1846 by Alvin and William Beach outside of Heckston, towards Kemptville and 35 kilometers northwest of here. This simple, frame structure was re-located to Upper Canada Village in 1960. The mill machinery comes originally from another early mill. Beach's mill is typical of the many smaller water-powered mills constructed in the first half of the 19th century, using a vertical saw to produce sawn lumber for the surrounding population. On the main floor is a shingle saw, which many sawmills added to their operation in the mid-19th century.
Cette scierie a été construite en 1846 par Alvin et William Beach près de Heckston, à 35 kilomètres au nord-ouest d'ici, en direction de Kemptville. Cette structure simple à ossature de bois a été déménagée à Upper Canada Village en 1960. La machinerie du moulin vient originellement d'une autre scierie ancienne. La scierie Beach est typique de plusieurs plus petites scieries fonctionnant à l'énergie hydraulique construites dans la première moitié du 19 siècle, utilisant une scie verticale
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Erected by Upper Canada Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 44° 56.801′ N, 75° 4.049′ W. Marker is in Morrisburg, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Upper Canada Village. It can be reached from Upper Canada Village. This Marker is located in Upper Canada Village. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Broom-maker's House / La Maison du fabricant de balais (a few steps from this marker); Fire Engine House / Poste de Pompiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook's Tavern / Taverne Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson Stable / Écurie Robertson (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook's Tavern Barn / Grange de la taverne Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); Asselstine's Woollen Factory / Lainerie Asseltine
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 2, 2026
2. Beach's Sawmill Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
3. Beach's Sawmill
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 2, 2026
4. Beach's Sawmill
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 2, 2026
5. Beach's Sawmill
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
