Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
Lieutenant-General John Graves Simcoe 1752-1806
Photos by Alan L Brown - March 2004
There are two plaques at Queen's Park about John Graves Simcoe. One inside the Legislature and one outside. Inside, during a tour, you will see many portraits and plaques. Here are the ones regarding this gentleman. The Ontario Heritage Trust plaque says:
Born in Cotterstock, Northamptonshire, Simcoe entered the army in 1770, and during the American Revolution commanded the 1st American Regiment (Queen's Rangers). In 1791 he was appointed the first Lieutenant-Governor of the newly formed Province of Upper Canada. During his energetic administration, he improved communications, encouraged immigration and founded York (Toronto). In 1796 he returned to Wolford, his estate in Devonshire, England, but during 1797 served as Governor and military commander in British-occupied St. Domingo (Haiti). He commanded the Western Military District, 1801-06, when England was threatened with French invasion. Appointed Commander-in-Chief of India in 1806, Simcoe died before taking up that post.
Plaque Location Co-ordinates: 43.662058 -79.391456
Photos by Alan L Brown - March 2004
Outside the legislature is this statue of Simcoe with a plaque below it. The text is exactly the same as the text on the Ontario Heritage Trust plaque at the top of this page.
Related Toronto plaque page
Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe
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