Mount Edward in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Ardgowan

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 26, 2026

1. Ardgowan Marker

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Ardgowan was the home of William Henry Pope from 1854 to 1873. Lawyer, land agent, editor of the Islander newspaper and Father of Confederation. Pope was at the centre of the political and educational controversies of his era. From 1859 to 1865 he was Colonial Secretary of Prince Edward Island. He attended the 1864 conferences on federal union here and in Québec and became the Island's most forceful and persistent advocate of Confederation. The colonial delegates to the Charlottetown meeting were entertained in this house, which remained in the Pope family until 1879.

De 1854 à 1873, Ardgowan fut la maison de Henry Pope, un des pères de la Confédération. Avocat, courtier et éditeur du journal Islander, Pope fut mêlé aux controverses politiques et scolaires de son temps. De 1859 à 1865, il fut Secrétaire de la colonie de l'Ile-du-Prince-Edouard. Il participa aux conférences de 1864 sur l'union fédérale et devint le partisan de la Confédération le plus con- vaincu et le plus tenace de l'Ile. C'est dans cette maison, qui demeura la propriété de sa famille jusqu'en 1879, qu'il reçut les délégués des colonies à la

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conférence de Charlottetown.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 46° 15.096′ N, 63° 7.61′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It is in Mount Edward. It can be reached from the intersection of Confederation Street and Mount Edward Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Confederation Street, Charlottetown PE C1A 5S1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canada Department of Agriculture Research Branch

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 26, 2026

2. Ardgowan Marker

(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Trans Canada Trail on Price Edward Island (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Old Protestant Burying Ground (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Old Protestant Burying Ground / L'ancien cimetière protestant (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); History of Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Park (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); King Square (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Preserving Our History (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Keeping the City Green (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Also see . . . Ardgowan National Historic Site (Parks Canada). (Submitted on August 26, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.