Sir James Douglas Memorial Obelisk

obelisk (left side)

Marjorie Chester
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obelisk (front details)

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Type

Sir James Douglas Memorial Obelisk

Victoria, British Columbia

Notice:

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Erected by the city of Victoria, this memorial is dedicated to Sir James Douglas, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia from 1851 to 1864.

Inscription

[front/devant]

ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
TO THE MEMORY OF SIR JAMES DOUGLAS K.C.B.
GOVERNOR
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
FROM 1851 TO 1864

Location
Sir James Douglas Memorial Obelisk

501 Belleville Street
Victoria
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 48.4207049
Long. -123.3701891