Cardinal in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Founding of Cardinal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2024
1. The Founding of Cardinal Marker
The grist-mill built at Point Cardinal by Hugh Munro about 1796 fostered the development here of a small settlement. A sawmill and store were later erected, and in 1837 a post-office, "Edwardsburgh", was established. In 1858, attracted by abundant water-power and the operation of the Galops shipping canal (1846) and the Grand Trunk Railway (1855), William T. Benson and Thomas Aspden founded the Canada Starch Works. Its prosperity stimulated the growth of Elgin, as Edwardsburgh was also known, and in 1864 the hamlet, with 300 inhabitants, contained several other prominent businesses, notably the James McLatchie foundry. The community was incorporated as the Village of Cardinal, with a population of 800, by a by-law which became effective in 1880.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 44° 47.344′ N, 75° 22.919′ W. Marker is in Cardinal, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Leeds and Grenville 2 (Provincial
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Canals, Rivers and Seaways - Cardinal's History Explored (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Centennial Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Church (approx. 2 kilometers away); Overbrook (approx. 2.6 kilometers away in the U.S.); Fort de Levis (approx. 6.9 kilometers away); Honor Roll World War II (approx. 8.2 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cardinal.
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
2. The Founding of Cardinal Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2024
3. The Founding of Cardinal Marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
4. Wideview of The Founding of Cardinal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 3. submitted on October 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
