Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Major James Morrow Walsh 1840-1905

Major James Morrow Walsh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

1. Major James Morrow Walsh Marker

Inscription. Born and educated in Prescott, Walsh was trained at military schools at Kingston and by 1873 had attained the rank of Major in the militia. In that year he was commissioned in the newly formed North-West Mounted Police. While in charge at Fort Walsh, in present-day Saskatchewan, he became known for his influence and friendship with Sitting Bull, chief of the approximately 5,000 Sioux who sought refuge in Canada 1876-77, and for his role in the negotiations for their return to the United States. Walsh retired in 1883 but fourteen years later, at the height of the Klondike gold rush, he was appointed first Commissioner of the Yukon and Superintendent of the North-West Mounted Police there. In 1898 he retired to his home in Brockville.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Archives of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 44° 42.642′ N, 75° 30.678′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Water Street and East Street on Water Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lighthouse Restoration Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant William Frederick Nelson Sharpe (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (about 150 meters away); Fort Wellington Hospital (about 180 meters away); Mechanic's Block (about 180 meters away); Whisky and Beer (about 210 meters away); Prescott Barracks and Hospital (about 210 meters away); Shooting the Rapids (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - James Morrow Walsh. (Submitted on August 10, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Additional keywords. Sandra S. Lawn Harbour and Marina

Wideview of Major James Morrow Walsh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

2. Wideview of Major James Morrow Walsh Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.