Downtown Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Edmund Burke
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2014
1. Edmund Burke Marker
Edmund Burke
distinguished scholar, missionary pastor, and prelate, having served for sixteen years, he was elected as Bishop of Sion and first Vicar Apostolic of Nova Scotia on July 4, 1817. He opened the first Catholic school in Halifax. He drew the plans and, on June 9, 1820, laid the cornerstone of this basilica. He died on November 19, 1820 and lies buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In memory of the Reverend John Enslow Burns
Erected by The Diocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1879.
Location. 44° 38.648′ N, 63° 34.396′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Downtown Halifax. It is on Spring Garden Road close to Barrington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5221 Spring Garden Road, Halifax NS B3J 1Z3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pierre Maillard (a few steps from this marker); St. Marys Basilica (a few steps from this marker); Glebe House Campus (within shouting distance of this marker); William Alexander Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Halifax Court House / Le Palais de Justice D'Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. John Samwell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old Burying Ground (about 90 meters away); Carved in Stone (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
More about this marker. This marker is located on the front of St. Mary's Basilica.
Also see . . . Burke, Edmund - Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Burke was well regarded. The events of his career reflect the difficulties of others of the first generation of English-speaking Catholic priests in Canada. (Submitted on October 6, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2014
2. Edmund Burke Marker
This marker is located to the left of the entrance.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2014
3. St. Mary's Basilica
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
