Fawcettville near Picton in Prince Edward County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The White Chapel

1809

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

1. The White Chapel Marker

Inscription. This church, formerly known as the "Old Chapel, was built on land donated by Stephen Conger, a Loyalist from New Jersey, who had settled with his family in Hallowell Township in 1787. Commenced in 1809, it was the first Methodist church in Prince Edward County and one of the earliest in Upper Canada. Built by William Moore and financed by local subscription, it has been maintained as a place of worship for a longer period than any other church of Methodist origin in Ontario.

Erected 1959 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 44° 2.064′ N, 77° 8.363′ W. Marker is near Picton, Ontario, in Prince Edward County. It is in Fawcettville. It is at the intersection of White Chapel Road and Highway 49, on the left when traveling east on White Chapel Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 White Chapel Road, Picton

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Regionally, this marker is in Southeastern Ontario.

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, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The County Buildings (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); North American Hotel (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Bank of Montreal (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); John A. Macdonald in Hallowell (approx. 3 kilometers away); Welcome to the Armoury (approx. 3 kilometers away); The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment (approx. 3 kilometers away); The Rev. William Macauley (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Macaulay Heritage Park (approx. 3.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picton.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

2. The White Chapel Marker

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

3. The White Chapel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.