Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
York Courthouse Cornerstone
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 4, 2026
1. York Courthouse Cornerstone Marker
Here in Court House Square stood the court house of the Town of York, the corner stone of which was laid on the twenty-fourth of April MDCCCXXIV by Major General Maitlan Peregrine Liutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada
Here within the precincts of the the gaol stood the public stocks
This corner stone was laid on the twenty fourth of April
MCMXVII by Colonel Henry Cockshutt LLD
Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 43° 39.057′ N, 79° 23.233′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Queen Street West. It is on Queen Street West. Located on the grounds of the Campbell House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Queen Street W, Toronto ON M5H 3E5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto and on the Golden Horseshoe. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir William Campbell (a few steps from this marker); George Cox (within shouting distance of this marker); South African War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Seymour Allward, R.C.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Law Association of Ontario (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Osgoode Hall (about 150 meters away); University Avenue Armouries (about 150 meters away); Osgoode Hall Fence (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 4, 2026
2. York Courthouse Cornerstone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on August 9, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
