Newmarket - Heart of the Rebellion of 1837

The newly refurbished Old Town Hall in Newmarket (1883) has four historic plaques on its exterior. Unfortunately, the plaques could use some restoration themselves. This one says:

"William Lyon Mackenzie, this area's member of the Colonial House of Assembly, held the first of a series of public meetings leading up to the Rebellion of 1837 at Hewitt's Hotel at the corner of Botsford and Main Sts. on Aug. 3, 1837. Support for Mackenzie, his opposition to the Family Compact and his endorsement of the Lower Canadian Reformers was overwhelming - more than 600 cheered him, only three stood in opposition. The meeting endorsed the radical Toronto Declaration, appointed convention delegates, formed a political association and a vigilence committee, all early steps on the road to rebellion. Newmarket areas's staunch support for Reform made it the heart of the rebellion."

The past few weeks has seen me post many historic sites and markers - a few related to the rebellion. Click on the Rebellion1837 tag to see more.