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

Macaulay Heritage Park

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 31, 2026

1. Macaulay Heritage Park Marker

Inscription.
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Built C. 1825

Macauley House
Built C. 1830

The old Church of St. Mary Magdalene and its rectory were built by the Reverend William Macaulay on land he received as a crown grant.

When the congregation moved to a new building they continued to maintain the old church until deeding it to the County of Prince Edward for a county museum which was established in 1973.

After Macaulay's death in 1874, the old rectory and the farm land surrounding it were owned in turn by several well known county families.

Recognizing the historic and architectural value of the Macaulay House, the County of Prince Edward acquired the property in 1974 thus recreating for all time the old relationship of church and rectory.

The acquisition and restoration of the Macaulay House was achieved through the generosity of the people of this county, assisted by grants from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation from the proceeds of Wintario and from the Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Erected 1981 by The County of Prince Edward.

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Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 44° 0.376′ N, 77° 7.933′ W. Marker is in Picton, Ontario, in Prince Edward County. It is at the intersection of County Road 22 and York Street, on the right when traveling north on County Road 22. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 York Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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 walking distance of this marker: The Rev. William Macauley (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Montreal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); North American Hotel (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The County Buildings (approx. 0.6

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 31, 2026

2. Macaulay Heritage Park Marker

kilometers away); The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Welcome to the Armoury (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); John A. Macdonald in Hallowell (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The “Conference Church” (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picton.

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 31, 2026

3. The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in 2026

Macaulay House in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 31, 2026

4. Macaulay House in 2026

Macaulay Heritage Park in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 31, 2026

5. Macaulay Heritage Park in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.