Cobourg in Northumberland County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Victoria College
Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
1. Victoria College Marker
The cornerstone of this building was laid June 7, 1832, and teaching began in 1836. First operated under a royal charter by the Weslayan Methodists as Upper Canada Academy, in 1841 it obtained a provincial charter under the name of Victoria College, giving it power to grant degrees. Victoria's first president was the Reverend Egerton Ryerson, newspaper editor and founder of Ontario's present educational system. In 1890, the college federated with the University of Toronto and, in 1892, left Cobourg.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1832.
Location. 43° 57.918′ N, 78° 9.867′ W. Marker is in Cobourg, Ontario, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue East and College Street, on the left when traveling east on University Avenue East. Marker is located to the right of the steps leading to the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 University Avenue East, Cobourg ON K9A 1C8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of St. Peter (approx. half a kilometer away); William Weller (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Ryerson Walk (approx. 0.6 kilometers
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
2. Wideview of Victoria College Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
3. Victoria College
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
