Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
“The Moccasin”
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 12, 2026
1. The Moccasin Marker
In the early days, The Moccasin train was so named by the Mohawks of Akwesasne who traveled upon it for trade and work. It became an important social, commerce, and transportation vehicle for passengers, mail, and goods on its Grand Trunk Railway runs between Brockville and Montreal. It is possible that the train followed ancient Iroquois foot trails which were called Moccasin paths. The Moccasin is recognized as Canada's longest running named train, with operations from November 19, 1855 to August 9, 1958.
Le train Moccasin doit son nom aux Mohawks d'Akwesasne, qui l'utilisaient pour le commerce et le travail. Cetrain remplissait une importante fonction sociale et commerciale, car on s'en servait pour le transport des passagers, du courrier et des marchandises sur le chemin de fer du Grand Tronc, qui reliait Brockville à Montréal. Il est possible que ce train ait suivi d'anciens chemins pédestres iroquois, que l'on appelait les «chemins Moccasin». Le Moccasin est reconnu comme le train de prestige canadien ayant circulé le plus longtemps: il fut
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Erected by St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1855.
Location. 44° 56.749′ N, 75° 4.167′ W. Marker is in Morrisburg, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Upper Canada Village. It can be reached from County Road 2, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located at Upper Canada Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13740 County Rd 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: Farran's Point / La pointe Farran (here, next to this marker); Canada's National Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Loyalist American Regiments / Loyalists of the Indian Nations / Sir John Johnson (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Asselstine's Woollen Factory / Lainerie Asseltine (about 150 meters away); Bellamy's Grist Mill / Minoterie à vapeur Bellamy (about 150 meters away); Cook's Tavern Barn / Grange de la taverne Cook (about 180 meters away); Beach's Sawmill / Scierie Beach (about 180 meters away); Broom-maker's House / La Maison du fabricant de balais (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisburg.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 12, 2026
2. The Moccasin Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 12, 2026
3. The Moccasin
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
