Episode 3 of 3
Symbolic Founding of Guelph
- When
- April 23, 1827
- Where
- Guelph
John Galt and William 'Tiger' Dunlop symbolized the founding of Guelph by felling a tree on April 23, 1827.
The founding of Guelph was symbolized by the felling of a tree by John Galt and William 'Tiger' Dunlop on April 23, 1827. Dunlop would later be significant in the history of Goderich, Ontario. This event marked the official establishment of the town by the Canada Company's first superintendent.
Sources
- Guelph Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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