Kensington, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Here Settled James Campbell

Photographed by Jay Noble, September 26, 2026

1. Here Settled James Campbell Marker

Inscription. Born in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1743 and emigrated from London in 1775 on the ship Elizabeth which was shipwrecked off Lot 11. He married Eliza Townshend and they had eight children. Was agent for Clark & Campbell and secretary to Governor Patterson, served in the St. John's volunteers and as a member of the House of Assembly from 1776 to 1796.

This memorial was respectfully dedicated by the Clan Campbell of New London, Prince Edward Island, on July 17th, 1976.

Erected 1976 by Clan Campbell.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1775.

Location. 46° 31.862′ N, 63° 32.76′ W. Marker is in Kensington, Prince Edward Island. It is on Prince Edward Island 20 (Prince Edward Island Route 20), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4542 PE-20, Kensington PE C0B 1M0, 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,

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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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Springbrook First World War Memorial (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Rev. John Geddie D.D. (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Springbrook World War II Memorial (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace (approx. 7.8 kilometers away); Museum Celebrates all Things Anne / Un Musée Dédié à Anne (approx. 9.4 kilometers away); A Stop Along the PEI Railway Route (approx. 12.6 kilometers away); Kensington Station / Gare de Kensington (approx. 12.6 kilometers away); Joining the Confederation (approx. 12.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington.

Also see . . . The Passengers of the Elizabeth, Greenock to P.E.I. - 1775 (Island Register). (Submitted on October 4, 2026.)

Photographed by Jay Noble, September 26, 2026

2. Here Settled James Campbell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.