Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine
1847 - 1997
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
1. 150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine Marker
This monument commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Great Famine in Ireland.
In 1847, many Irish emigrants fleeing the famine died in the Fever Shed near this site, then known as "Hospital Point".
Like the Irish emigrants who preceded and followed, the survivors contributed to the development and heritage of this region.
Their legacy is a city and area strong in community and family values.
Erected 1997 by Peterborough Canadian Irish Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 44° 17.761′ N, 78° 19.109′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is on Rink Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Del Crary Park, near the marina. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough ON K9J 2G1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Del Crary Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled (within shouting distance of this marker); Sean Eyre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Peterborough Firefighters Memorial (about 120 meters away); 50 Years of Dutch-Canadian Friendship (about 120 meters away); Peterborough Today (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Our Enduring Legacy (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Industrial Waterfront (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
2. 150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
