Historical Markers in Erin, Ontario

By Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

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1 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Erin — Future Past 2412 — by Local Colour Aurora —

Meet Future Past 2412 Future Past 2412 combines the influence of the Victorian Era with the 21st Century in the style of Steampunk. By definition, Steampunk refers to a subgenre of science fiction and sometimes fantasy — also in . . . — — Map (db m243506) HM

2 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Erin — Mill History in Erin Village —

Welcome to the Village of Erin. As you can observe from the maps, the village is nestled in the valley of the West Credit River. Beginning in the 1820s, European settlers began to harness the power of the river to drive early mills. Erin prospered . . . — — Map (db m243400) HM

3 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Erin — Stanley Park — History of a "Destination" — 1888-1960's —

Stanley Park started out on its history of being a premier tourist destination in the southern Ontario area, beginning with the purchase of 50 acres of land at the northwest corner of the Village of Erin in 1888 by James Long. During its heyday the . . . — — Map (db m243398) HM

4 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Erin — Stanley Park Gates and Arch — A Designated Heritage Site under the Ontario Heritage Act —

The process of officially designating the Stanley Park Gates & Arch under the Ontario Heritage Act was completed in September of 2017. The Gates and Arch are deemed to be of cultural heritage value, and interest. The designation recognizes their . . . — — Map (db m243399) HM

5 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Erin, Hillsburgh — Erin Township Park — 1867 • Centennial of Confederation • 1967 —

. . . — — Map (db m218540) HM