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

Grand Trunk Legacy

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. Grand Trunk Legacy Marker

Inscription. Mogol #81 and the Grand Trunk station recall the steam era of the early 20th century and its importance to Palmerston. Following the end of the steam, and a brief period of diesel power, rail service ended before the restoration of the station in 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 43° 49.867′ N, 80° 50.858′ W. Marker is in Minto, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Palmerston. It is on William Street. The marker is in Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, approx 100 meters from the entrance at Wellington Street and Trailer Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 164 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,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee

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(Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canadian National Station 1980 (here, next to this marker); Grand Trunk Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Western Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Railway Yard 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turntable (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roundhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rail Yard Circa 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Glimpse of Palmerston (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. Grand Trunk Legacy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.