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

C.N.R. Park

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. C.N.R. Park Marker

Inscription. The park and the house in the background were built by one man GTR and CNR Superintendent Walter White. The house was built in 1923 and the park in 1924. The park was laid out in Art Deco style. It was attached to the railyard by a driveway for the convenience of train passengers. After the fountain was built it was used as the towns first swimming pool by young people.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 43° 49.934′ N, 80° 50.924′ 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 America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: CNR Park Blue Print (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. C.N.R. Park Marker

C.N.R. Park in 1926 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

3. C.N.R. Park in 1926

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.