Thorndale in Thames Centre in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church

— Thorndale Heritage —

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 14, 2026

1. St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church Marker

Inscription. The property on which St. George's-on-the-Wye Anglican Church sits was originally deeded to Henry Oliver in 1824 by the Crown. The first Anglican Mission was established in 1856 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Logan. From 1858 until the church was constructed, services were held in the Grand Trunk Railway freight sheds and in the old school house. A meeting was organized in November 1860, to discuss the construction of a Church of England in the village. One year following the meeting, John McGurk, who purchased the property from Oliver in 1847, donated one-fifth of an acre to the Church Society. In January 1862, St. George's Church opened its doors.

The church was originally heated by box stove, which gave way to a coal-fired furnace located in a pit beneath the church. Run-off from the spring would frequently flood and extinguish the fire. To rectify the problem, in 1918 the roof and floor were raised to create a basement.

During the first fifty years, the Church was lit by coal-oil lamps. A gas system followed and was used until hydro was brought to Thorndale in 1914. Many improvements were made to the building

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

over the years. The current church pews were installed in 1905, the stables were converted into a church hall in 1948, and a new narthex was constructed at the front of the church in 1986. The beautiful stained-glass that adorns the church is dedicated in memory of past members.

In 2001, on it's 140th anniversary, St. George's-on-the-Wye Anglican Church hosted special guest Rev. Kathy (Jones) Morgan, who is the great, great, great, great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Logan.

Erected by Municipality of Thames Centre.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 43° 6.176′ N, 81° 8.942′ W. Marker is in Thames Centre, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Thorndale. It is on King Street 0.1 kilometers east of Temperance Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 172 King Street, Thames Centre ON N0M 2P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 14, 2026

2. St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church and Marker

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 Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thorndale United Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Caverhill House (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Caverhill Stable (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Lochaber Carriage Shed (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Caverhill Woodworking Shop (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Lochaber Church (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Tavern Carriage Shed (approx. 5.8 kilometers away).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.