Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oxford County
Paris is the county seat for Oxford County
Adjacent to Oxford County, Maine
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On Maine Route 160 at Maine Route 117, on the left when traveling south on State Route 160.
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1861-1865
To
Patriotism
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Valor
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Erected by the town of Denmark in grateful recognition of the services of her sons. — — Map (db m247302) WM
On Hemlock Bridge Road, 1.1 miles south of Frog Alley, on the right when traveling east.
Oldest surviving example of a Paddleford truss system
used in a Maine covered bridge.
Built in 1857 — Designated on January 17, 2002 — — Map (db m198708) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Portland Street (Maine Route 5), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In memory of John Stevens an early settler in this town who spent the winter here in 1762-3. Erected by his great grandson — Henry Pierce — of San Francisco California 1902 — — Map (db m155160) HM
Near Brickett Road east of Main Road (Maine Route 113).
John and Catharine Brickett settled in this area around 1816. Their original log and wood frame house was later replaced with the present house, built from locally fired clay bricks. At the time, the main route wove through rural Chatham, NH, and . . . — — Map (db m116161) HM
On Oxford Highway 2, 1.1 kilometers west of Main Street South, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Dundas West (Provincial Highway 2) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Dundas West.
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
On Vansittart Avenue at Devonshire Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Vansittart Avenue.
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
On Dundas Street at Finkle Street, on the right when traveling east on Dundas Street.
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
On Light Street at Hunter Street, on the right when traveling north on Light Street.
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
On Dundas Street, 0.1 kilometers east of Oxford Road 59, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Hunter Street, 0.03 kilometers west of Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Graham Street at Bullet Street, on the right when traveling north on Graham Street.
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
Near Hunter Street at Graham Street, on the left when traveling east.
[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
