Near Williamsburg in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

John McIntosh

1777-1846

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

1. John McIntosh Marker

Inscription.
McIntosh's parents emigrated from Inverness, Scotland to the Mohawk Valley, N.Y., and John moved to Upper Canada in 1796. In 1811 he acquired a farm near the site, and while clearing the land of second growth discovered several apple seedlings. He transplanted these, and one bore the superior fruit which became famous as the McIntosh Red apple. John's son Allan established a nursery and promoted this new species extensively. It was widely acclaimed in Ontario and the northern United States, and was introduced into British Columbia about 1910. Its popularity in North America and propagation in many lands attest the initiative and industry of John McIntosh and his descendants.

Erected 1962 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 44° 56.425′ N, 75° 18.435′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Dundela Road and McIntosh Road, on the right when traveling west on Dundela Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg ON K0C 2H0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Original McIntosh Red Apple Tree (a few steps from this marker); The McIntosh Apple / La Pomme McIntosh (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Locke Story (approx. 6.3 kilometers away); Dr. Mahlon W. Locke (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); W.W. II Homecoming (approx. 10.5 kilometers away); The Williamsburg Canals (approx. 11.3 kilometers away); Ogden Island Mansion (approx. 11.5 kilometers away in the U.S.); The SS Mary (approx. 11.6 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - John McIntosh. (Submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of John McIntosh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

2. Wideview of John McIntosh Marker

John McIntosh Marker (with older marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

3. John McIntosh Marker (with older marker)

Older marker reads:"The original McIntosh apple tree stood about 20 rods north of this spot. It was one of a number of seedlings taken from the border of the clearings and transplanted by John McIntosh in the year 1796."
Erected by popular subscription - 1912

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.