Loyalist Burial Site – Plaque Unveiling Dates and Times

We are pleased to announce the dates and times of our “Loyalist Burial Site” plaque unveilings:

Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery – June 11th, 2019. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Address: 105 Second St. West, Cornwall, ON.

St. Andrew’s United Church – June 12th, 2019. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Address: 21102 Second Con. Road, Bainsville, ON.

The Bainsville location is a bit tricky to find. It’s between Highway 401’s Lancaster and Curry Hill exits. Here are some specific directions, from Highway 401:

  • If you’re coming from east of Curry Hill, travelling westbound on the 401:
    • Exit the 401 at Curry Hill.
    • Take two rights.
    • You’re now travelling west on Highway No. 2.
    • Turn right onto “Second Line Road” (where they are currently re-building the highway overpass).
    • This road will immediately bank to the left, and come to a “T”.
    • Turn right at this “T”.
    • You’re now going north on “Second Line Road,” a.k.a. County Road 26.
    • You’ll come to another “T”. Turn right onto Concession Road 2 (it’s a gravel road).
    • The church and cemetery are on your right (can’t miss it).
  • If your coming from west of Lancaster, travelling eastbound on the 401:
    • Exit the 401 at Lancaster.
    • Turn left at the first traffic lights and right at the second traffic lights.
    • You’re now going east on Highway 2, which is a service road north of and parallel to Hwy 401.
    • Turn left onto “Second Line Road” (where they are currently re-building the highway overpass).
    • This road will immediately bank to the left, and come to a “T”.
    • Turn right at this “T”.
    • You’re now going north on “Second Line Road,” a.k.a. County Road 26.
    • You’ll come to another “T”. Turn right onto Concession Road 2 (it’s a gravel road).
    • The church and cemetery are on your right (can’t miss it).

Click here to view an advertising sheet for the unveilings.

The St. Lawrence Branch launched this project, in 2018, to formally recognize local cemeteries containing the mortal remains of Loyalists. Its mandate: To identify and confirm the locations, and to erect enduring plaques to signify the special importance of these sites.

Please consult our special Loyalist Cemeteries page for more information on this project. You can also contact the project lead, Stuart Manson, by email at manson1763@gmail.com.