This plaque commemorates the residence of Bishop John Strachan (1778-1867). The Bishop's Palace is the site where assembled the Loyalist forces that defeated William Lyon Mackenzie during the Rebellion of 1837. See the plaque inscription for more details.
Memorial 35091-043 Toronto, ON
Toronto, Ontario
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Inscription
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THE BISHOP'S PALACE 1818
On this site stood the "Bishop's palace", residence of
Bishop John Strachan (1778-1867), built in 1817-18
while he was the incumbent of St. James Church. Born in
Scotland, he came to Upper Canada in 1799 where he
achieved prominence as an educator and churchman and
was consecrated first Anglican Bishop of Toronto in 1839.
He served as a member of the province's Legislative
Council 1820-41 and of the Executive Council 1815-36.
During the Rebellion of 1837, the Loyalist forces that
defeated William Lyon Mackenzie near Montgomery's
Tavern assembled on the grounds of the Palace.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
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Location
Memorial 35091-043 Toronto, ON
142 Front Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Memorial 35091-043 Toronto, ON
142 Front Street West
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.6451898
Long. -79.3835265
Lat. 43.6451898
Long. -79.3835265