Palmerston in Minto in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

CNR Park Blue Print

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. CNR Park Blue Print Marker

Inscription. The pillars to the CNR PARK have “Walter White Assistant Superintendent", and the date "1929" inscribed in the base. The CNR Park sign project was initiated with the commissioning of the above blueprint (original in the Station Museum) dated September 26, 1929 under the file title "Entrance to CNR Park". The arrival of the DEPRESSION likely delayed construction and installation of the sign until revived by the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park project. Completion and dedication June 22, 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 43° 49.935′ N, 80° 50.926′ W. Marker is in Minto, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Palmerston. It is on William Street 0.1 kilometers north of John Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 William Street, Minto ON N0G 2P0, 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

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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: C.N.R. Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named C.N.R. Park (a few steps from this marker); The Founding of Palmerston (a few steps from this marker); Palmerston Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Tower Circa 1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Glimpse of Palmerston (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rail Yard Circa 1955 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pedestrian Bridge 1912 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. CNR Park Blue Print Marker

On the right hand pillar

CNR Park in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

3. CNR Park in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.