Saint Marys in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Tracy House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

1. The Tracy House Marker

Inscription. This limestone building was constructed as the home of early pioneer George Tracy, c. 1854, near the site of his earlier log cabin. The house, which was the first substantial dwelling in the district, was designed and built by Roberts Barbour; stonework was by local masons Andrew Knox, John Whimster, and Frank Anderson; carpentry by Barbour and Falconer.

Erected 1981 by Heritage St. Marys.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 15.29′ N, 81° 8.457′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Church Street South and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street South. Marker is affixed to the house, on the grounds of the St. Marys Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 Church Street S, Saint Marys ON N4X N4X, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North

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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: Stonetown Insurance (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Grieve Lind (1867-1947) - Contributions to St. Marys (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Arthur Meighen (approx. half a kilometer away); The Armouries (approx. half a kilometer away); St. Marys Opera House (approx. half a kilometer away); Andrews Jeweller (approx. half a kilometer away); The A. Workman Building (approx. half a kilometer away); Robert Eaton Building (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

2. The Tracy House Marker

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The Tracy House in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

3. The Tracy House in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.