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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQSU_welcome-to-the-site-of-the-battle-of-the-windmill_Hutchinson-ON.html
[ On the Right - In English ]:You are standing on a battlefield where men fought and died. This battle took place in November 1838, during the Canadian rebellions. One side fought to "liberate" Canada from British rule. The other side rallied to p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQQM_the-market-battery_Kingston-ON.html
Stood on this site from 1848 to 1875. With Shoal Tower opposite it defended Kingston Harbour and the Rideau Canal. From 1875 this was a public park. In 1885 the Kingston and Pembroke railway station was built.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQQL_louis-de-buade-comte-de-frontenac-et-de-palluau_Kingston-ON.html
One of the most influential and controversial figures in Canadian history, Frontenac was born at St-Germain-en-Laye, France. As a member of the noblesse d'epee he was able in 1672 to secure the appointment as Governor-General of New France. Devote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQQK_the-kings-royal-regiment-of-new-york_Kingston-ON.html
The largest Loyalist Corps in the Northern Department during the American Revolution, the King's Royal Regiment of New York was raised on June 19, 1776 under the command of Sir John Johnson. Originally composed of one battalion with ten companies,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKT_silent-messengers-of-the-arctic_Ottawa-ON.html
For generations, the Inuit have been creating impressive stone markers on the Arctic landscape. Inuksuk means "acting in the capacity of a human." They serve many functions, including guiding travellers, warning of danger, assisting hunters and ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKS_women-are-persons_Ottawa-ON.html
The Persons' Case of 1929 is a celebrated landmark victory in the struggle of Canadian women for equality. For years, groups had repeatedly requested that a woman be appointed to the Senate, often naming Judge Emily Murphy as their candidate. Howe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKR_parliament-clocktower-bell_Ottawa-ON.html
This bell was taken from the ruins of the clock tower destroyed by fire February 3, 1916. "The fire raged fiercely for hours. The main tower was not touched until about 11 p.m., and one of the most pathetic incidents of the night, which moved the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKQ_loyalist-american-regiments-loyalists-of-the-indian-nations-sir-john-johnson_Wheeling-ON.html
[ Front of Monument ]Loyalists American Regiments 1775-84This monument has been erected by a grateful province to commemorate the services of His Majesty's Forces in North America, 1775-84 In particular the following which were disbanded as units …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBP_scarborough-bluffs_Toronto-ON.html
The layers of sand and clay exposed in these cliffs display a remarkable geological record of the last stages of the Great Ice Age. Unique in North America, they have attracted worldwide scientific interest. The first 46 metres of sediments contai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBN_fort-henry_Kingston-ON.html
The first Fort Henry was built during the War of 1812 to protect the British dockyards in Navy Bay. The present limestone citadel, constructed between 1832 and 1837, replaced the old fort as part of a larger plan for the defence of the recently co…