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

Colonel Joel Stone

1749-1833

Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

1. Colonel Joel Stone Marker

Inscription. Born in Connecticut, Stone forfeited his home and property there when he fled to New York to serve with the Loyalist militia during the American Revolution. He came to Canada in 1786, settled with his family in New Johnstown (now Cornwall) and was eventually granted 700 acres of land on the west bank of the Gananoque River. Here, he established mercantile operations, including a sawmill and a ferry service to cross the river. Stone was appointed Justice of the Peace for Leeds County in 1796, Collector of Customs for Gananoque in 1802, and later, a Surveyor of Highways and Roads. In 1809, he was appointed Colonel of the 2nd Leeds Militia and was in command when American forces raided the village in September 1812. The settlement established by Stone formed the nucleus of the present town of Gananoque.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 44° 19.719′ N, 76° 9.857′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties

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. It is on King Street East (Provincial Highway 2) 0.2 kilometers west of Stone Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the front lawn of the Gananoque Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 King Street East, Gananoque ON K7G 1E8, 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: War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Private John Henry (Harry) Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Gananoque Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Band Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of Half Moon Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Umbrella (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Way It Was (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Joel Stone. (Submitted on October 27, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of Colonel Joel Stone Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015

2. Wideview of Colonel Joel Stone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.