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

The Hutton-MacPherson Block

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

1. The Hutton-MacPherson Block Marker

Inscription. In 1841 John Ingersoll built a log general store on this site. Around 1854, W. V. Hutton an early mayor of the town had the first two stories of the present building built by L. Cruffenden. C1884 the third storey (Mansard) was completed, almost certainly designed by W. Williams, a local architect.

Erected by Heritage St. Marys.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 43° 15.561′ N, 81° 8.619′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street East and Water Street North, on the right when traveling west on Queen Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 91 Queen St E, Saint Marys ON N4X 1B8, 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 America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British

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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: Mill Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); John McDonald Block (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Marys Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armouries (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Water Street Bridge (about 150 meters away); Andrews Jeweller (about 150 meters away); The A. Workman Building (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

2. The Hutton-MacPherson Block Marker

On the left of the entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.