Born in New Jersey, Hornor first came to Upper Canada
in 1793 and visited the unsettled township of Blenheim.
Disposing of his holdings in the United States. He emigrated to Blenheim in 1795. That year he completed (on lot 15, concession I) the . . . — — Map (db m231304) HM
This plaque commemorates the 150th Anniversary of St. John's Church, which was constructed with local field stones and the labour of the parishioners. This original carriage alighting stone has welcomed all visitors through the years. — — Map (db m75952) HM
Lt. Colonel Joseph Whiteside Boyle, D.S.O.
1867-1923
A legendary adventurer known as “Klondike Joe” Boyle was
born in Toronto and came to Woodstock with his family in
1872. He worked at various jobs before attaining great
success . . . — — Map (db m231209) HM
Old Town Hall
Constructed in 1851-52 this building was for over a hundred years the centre of the municipal and social life of Woodstock. It housed the local government and also served at various times as lecture hall, opera house, . . . — — Map (db m231132) HM
Sir Francis Hincks 1807-1885
Francis Hincks was born in Ireland. He came to the Camadas in 1830 and in 1841 was elected as Member for Oxford. He joined the Reformers in the struggle for Responsible Government. He was their financial . . . — — Map (db m231205) HM
This church was completed in 1834 shortly after the
founding of the community. It was financed through the
efforts of Admiral Henry Vansittart and constructed under
the direction of his agent, Captain Andrew Drew R.N. The
Admiral also pledged . . . — — Map (db m231153) HM
The first court house built on this site in 1839 served the District of Brock and later the County of Oxford. It was replaced in 1890, but this court house was not completed for 3 years. Council held their first meeting on December 6, 1892. Building . . . — — Map (db m198274) HM
The Woodstock armoury was built
in 1905 and was occupied by the
Oxford Rifles until October, 1954.
The 22nd Battalion Volunteer
Militia Rifles- the Oxford Rifles,
headquartered Woodstock, was
organized August 1st, 1863, with
companies in . . . — — Map (db m231239) HM
[Top plaque]
Designated property
Ontario
Heritage Act
[Bottom plaque]
This library
the gift of
Andrew
Carnegie
was built in the year
1909 — — Map (db m198275) HM
