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

George Chaffey

1848 - 1932

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

1. George Chaffey Marker

Inscription. Born at Brockville, Canada West, Chaffey became a shipbuilder on the Great Lakes and the inventor of a new type of propeller. Subsequently he went to California where, in partnership with his brother, he built a model irrigation project and founded the city of Ontario. At the request of Alfred Deakin, later Prime Minister of Australia, Chaffey went to that continent in 1886 where he began irrigated fruit production in the Murray Valley. By proving that irrigation was practical, Chaffey was largely responsible for the successful development of the fruit industry in Australia.

Erected 1958 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 44° 35.463′ N, 75° 40.714′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It can be reached from Water Street East. Marker is located on the waterfront in Centeen Park. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Water Street East, Brockville ON K6V 1A3, 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: The Brockville Waterworks and Pump House (within shouting distance of this marker); Originally part of Roderick McSween's Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); William Parkin House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brockville Teenagers Mass March (about 120 meters away); Centeen Memorial Dive Park (about 150 meters away); Cossitt Terrace (about 150 meters away); Christina & Thomas Campbell House (about 180 meters away); Aerial View of Water Street East and the surrounding area (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map

Wideview of George Chaffey Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

2. Wideview of George Chaffey Marker

of all markers in Brockville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - George Chaffey. (Submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.