Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial

Canada • United States

— 1838 • 1938 —

St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

1. St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial Marker

Inscription.

[Dedicated] July 1st 1938

Prescott, Ontario

Erected 1938 by the International Nickel Company of Canada, Limited.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1938.

Location. 44° 42.466′ N, 75° 30.847′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is along the riverfront, about 100 meters west of Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glasgow, Smyth Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Forwarders' Museum (about 120 meters away); Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (about 120 meters away); RiverWalk Park (about 150 meters away); Prescott - The Fort Town (about 150 meters away); Prescott-Ogdensburg Ferry Service (about 150 meters away); Moran and Hooker Buildings (about 150 meters away); Urn (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Regarding St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial. The bell, originally presented to the Prescott (now South Grenville)

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Chamber of Commerce in 1938 as part of the St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial, was moved to its present location in 2019 from Henry and Centre Streets when a new fire station was built there.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

2. St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial Marker

On other side of bell

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

3. St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial Marker

Canadian Coast Guard Station upriver

125 Years of History Made With The Business Community image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

4. 125 Years of History Made With The Business Community

South Grenville Chamber of Commerce
In ground next to St. Lawrence
International Peace Centennial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.