Near Dresden in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Dawn Settlement / La Colonie de Dawn
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 12, 2014
1. The Dawn Settlement Marker (English side)
Inscription.
In the 1830s, the Reverend Josiah Henson and other abolitionists sought ways to provide refugees from slavery with the education and skills they needed to become self-sufficient in Upper Canada. They purchased 200 acres of land here in 1841 and established the British American Institute, one of the first schools in Canada to emphasize vocational training. The community of Dawn developed around the institute. Its residents farmed, attended the institute, and worked at sawmills, grist-mills, and other local industries. Some returned to the United States after emancipation was proclaimed in 1863. Others remained, contributing to the establishment of a significant black community in this part of the province., French ,
In the 1830s, the Reverend Josiah Henson and other abolitionists sought ways to provide refugees from slavery with the education and skills they needed to become self-sufficient in Upper Canada. They purchased 200 acres of land here in 1841 and established the British American Institute, one of the first schools in Canada to emphasize vocational training. The community of Dawn developed around the institute. Its residents farmed, attended the institute, and worked at sawmills, grist-mills, and other local industries. Some returned to the United States after emancipation was proclaimed in 1863. Others remained, contributing to the establishment of a significant black community in this part of the province.
French
Dans les années 1830, le pasteur Josiah Henson et d’autres abolitionnistes cherchent des moyens de donner aux rescapés de l’esclavage l’éducation et les habiletés qu’il leur faillait pour pouvoir subvenir à leurs propres besoins dans le Haut-Canada. En 1841, ils achètent 200 acres de terrain ici et créent le British American Institute, une des premières écoles au Canada à mettre l’accent sur
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l’apprentissage d’un métier. La communauté de Dawn se développe autour de l’institut. Ses résidents vivent de l’agriculture, fréquentant l’institut et travaillent dans les scieries, les moulins à grain et d’autres industries locales. Certains retournent aux États-Unis après le proclamation de l’émancipation en 1863. D’autres restent sur place et contribuent à la création d’une importante communauté notre dans cette région de la province.
Location. 42° 35.09′ N, 82° 11.77′ W. Marker is near Dresden, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. Marker is at the intersection of Uncle Tom's Road and Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Uncle Tom's Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29252 Uncle Tom's Road, Dresden ON N0P 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirituality and Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Henson House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,846 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
