Merrickville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Merrickville Blockhouse / Le blockhaus de Merrickville
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019
1. The Merrickville Blockhouse / Le blockhaus de Merrickville Marker
When construction of the Rideau Canal began, Merrickville was already an established village and was considered by the authorities to be a logical target for an invader. Consequently Colonel John By urged strong measures for the protection of the lock station. The result was this blockhouse, built in 1832-33, the largest on the Rideau Canal and the second largest surviving in Canada. It still resembles its early description as "a good blockhouse, the basement and ground floor being of stone, and the upper storey of wood covered with tin, the whole surrounded by a ditch".
Lorsque débuta la construction du canal Rideau, Merrickville était déjà un village établi. Les autorités y voyaient une cible parfaite pour l'envahisseur. Le colonel John By insista pour qu'on prît des mesures rigoureuses visant la protection du poste d'éclusage. En 1832-1833, il fit construire le blockhaus de Merrickville, le plus imposant du canal Rideau et le deuxième en importance au Canada parmi ceux qui subsistent. Le bâtiment reste
this page online
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada / Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list.
Location. 44° 54.99′ N, 75° 50.24′ W. Marker is in Merrickville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of St. Lawrence Street (Provincial Highway 15/43) and Rideau Canal, on the right when traveling south on St. Lawrence Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 279 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville ON K0G 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blockhaus de Merrickville Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Merrickville Blockhouse 1832 (within shouting distance of this marker); Twin Canals / Les canaux jumelés (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Twins / Les canaux jumelés (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019
2. The Merrickville Blockhouse / Le blockhaus de Merrickville and Marker
Also see . . .
1. Merrickville Blockhouse. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Merrickville Blockhouse National Historic Site. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Merrickville Blockhouse. (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
