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

Water Tower Circa 1940

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. Water Tower Circa 1940 Marker

Inscription. The picture shows the main water tower (a similar water tower was located next to the roundhouse) the mail baggage shed the CNR Station and the pedestrian bridge. The water towers were removed in 1959 when steam engines were replaced by diesel engines on the lines. The baggage building burnt down in the early 1970’s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 43° 49.909′ N, 80° 50.913′ W. Marker is in Minto, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Palmerston. It is at the intersection of William Street and John Street, on the left when traveling south on William Street. The marker is in Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, approx. 50 metres from the entrance on William Street at John Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 John 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,

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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: A Glimpse of Palmerston (a few steps from this marker); The Rail Yard Circa 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); C.N.R. Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Palmerston (within shouting distance of this marker); CNR Park Blue Print (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named C.N.R. Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmerston Methodist Episcopal Church (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. Water Tower Circa 1940 Marker

Water Tower Circa 1940 marker photo detail image. Click for full size.

3. Water Tower Circa 1940 marker photo detail

Similar view in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

4. Similar view in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.