Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Connaught Square
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
1. Connaught Square Marker
This square was named in 1936 for Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria. He was serving in Canada with his regiment in 1870, when Colonel Wolseley named Prince Arthur's Landing (later Port Arthur) in his honour. Created Duke of Connaught in 1874, he was Governor-General of Canada, 1911-1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 48° 26.19′ N, 89° 13.42′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is at the intersection of Red River Road and Waverley Street, in the median on Red River Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thunder Bay ON P7B 1A8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Our Catholic Boys Who Fell in the Great War (within shouting distance of this marker); Central School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend Richard Baxter, S.J., 1821-1904 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Live Theatre in Thunder Bay (about 90 meters away); Trinity United Church (about 90 meters away); Trinity Centennial (about 90 meters away); 17 Court Street N. (about 180 meters away); The Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC Armoury (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thunder Bay.
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
2. Wideview of Connaught Square Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
