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Rockland in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
 

Sir James Douglas, KCB

1803 – 1877

 
 
Sir James Douglas, KCB Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014
1. Sir James Douglas, KCB Marker
Inscription.
First Governor of British Columbia
Unveiled by
The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
in honour of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
21 May 2012

 
Erected 2012 by Government House Foundation and Sculptor Armando Barbon.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 2012.
 
Location. 48° 25.13′ N, 123° 20.535′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Rockland. Marker is on the grounds of Government House, the residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria BC V8S 1V9, Canada. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stone Boundary Marker (a few steps from this marker); Government House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hosaqami (within shouting distance of this marker); Order of Canada / Ordre du Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal and Distinguished Visitors (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Anthony Musgrave (within shouting distance of this marker); The Role of the Lieutenant Governor
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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The People and the Lieutenant Governor (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
 
Sir James Douglas, KCB Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014
2. Sir James Douglas, KCB Statue
Sir James Douglas, KCB Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014
3. Sir James Douglas, KCB Marker and Statue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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