Mount Forest in Wellington North in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Mount Forest Heritage Building 191 Main Street South

1882

— Alan and David Lamont Hardware Merchants —

191 Main Street South Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. 191 Main Street South Marker

Inscription. This two-storey building had two merchant sections with living quarters above. The north section was occupied by George Welton, Tinsmith, and Lamont's Hardware was in the south side. By 1885, Lamont had relocated but continued to rent both sections. In 1894, James Morrison moved his business from the Robert Scott Block, purchased the building and opened his store advertised as "The New Cheap Store," selling dry goods and fruit trees. Also on the north side, The Mount Forest Business College occupied the upper level from 1904 to 1920 while the dentist, George Allan, had his offices in the south side. For 70 years, the south section on the corner held Pfaff's Tobacco Shop and Billiards Hall. In 1976, the building was sold to BDO who later combined both sections for their accounting, tax and consulting services for area residents and businesses.

Erected 2023 by Mount Forest Museum & Archives.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 43° 58.865′ N, 80° 44.067′ W. Marker is in Wellington North, Ontario, in Wellington County.

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It is in Mount Forest. It is at the intersection of Main Street South (Highway 6) and King Street West, on the right when traveling south on Main Street South (Highway 6). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 Main Street S, Wellington North ON N0G 2L2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

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 walking distance of this marker: Mount Forest Heritage Building 162 Main Street (here, next to this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 187 Main Street South (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 149 Main Street South (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 153 Main Street South (within shouting distance

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. 191 Main Street South Marker

Centre of Photo

of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 130 Main Street South (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 190 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 114 Main Street South (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 106 Main Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington North.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.