Guelph in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Founding of the Guelph Rotary Club

“Service Above Self”

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 24, 2026

1. The Founding of the Guelph Rotary Club Marker

Inscription. On the 23rd of February 1920, al this site, then known as Stewart's Drug Store" Rotary began its commitment of service to the Guelph community.

Erected 2000 by Guelph Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1920.

Location. 43° 32.769′ N, 80° 14.932′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is at the intersection of Douglas Street and Wyndham Street North, on the right when traveling east on Douglas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Wyndham Street N, Guelph ON N1H 4E6, 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 colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stewart Building (here, next to this marker); The Victoria Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Brownlow/Gummer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 9 Douglas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); County Solicitor’s Building (1863-65) (within shouting distance of this marker); Guelph Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial of the County of Wellington (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Attorney’s Office (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guelph.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 24, 2026

2. The Founding of the Guelph Rotary Club Marker

The marker on the right of the three

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.