This memorial was erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. The plaque is dedicated to Colonel John Prince, who was commanding officer of the Essex Militia.
Colonel John Prince Plaque
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Inscription
COL. JOHN PRINCE
1796-1870
Here, on a portion of his former estate, is buried Col
Prince who emigrated from England in 1833 and settled at
Sandwich, Upper Canada. As commanding officer of the
Essex Militia, he stirred up a violent controversy by
ordering the summary execution of four members of an
armed force sympathizing with Mackenzie's Rebellion
which invaded the Windsor area from Detroit in December,
1838. He represented Essex in the legislative assembly
1836-40 and 1841-54. Prince was appointed the first judge
of the Algoma District in 1860. Colourful and eccentric, he
became one of early Sault Ste. Marie's best known citizens.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Street View
Location
Colonel John Prince Plaque
off Lake Street
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
Colonel John Prince Plaque
off Lake Street
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 46.50012
Long. -84.29984
Lat. 46.50012
Long. -84.29984