Cobourg in Northumberland County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Church of St. Peter
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
1. Church of St. Peter Marker
This Anglican church was begun in 1851 to replace a frame building erected in 1820. Distinguished by the stepped battlements of its faηade, the new building was designed in early Gothic Revival style by the noted architect Kivas Tully, who was later responsible for Victoria Hall, Cobourg. After the plan was altered, St. Peter's was constructed by the contractor, Samuel Retallick, and gradually encased the earlier church, which was dismantled. On October 15, 1854, this building was opened for service by its rector, the Venerable Alexander N. Bethune (1800-79), Archdeacon of York and an outspoken advocate of Church of England rights in Canada. St. Peter's was later enlarged by extending the chancel, and in 189395 the interior was extensively renovated.
Erected 1979 by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1854.
Location. 43° 57.656′ N, 78° 9.691′ W. Marker is in Cobourg, Ontario, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of King Street East (Provincial Highway 2) and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on King
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Regionally, this marker is in the Kawarthas Northumberland Area and in Eastern 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 walking distance of this marker: Ryerson Walk (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Weller (about 150 meters away); Victoria Hall (approx. half a kilometer away); a different marker also named Victoria Hall (approx. half a kilometer away); Victoria College (approx. half a kilometer away); Cobourg and Peterborough Railway (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Founding of Cobourg (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Marie Dressler (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobourg.
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
2. Wideview of Church of St. Peter Marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
3. Church of St. Peter
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
