Heritage Plaques for 2 Pioneer Cemeteries in Columbus

The City of Oshawa and Heritage Oshawa will be unveiling 2 more pioneer cemeteries' heritage plaques. This will take place on Tuesday, May 17th in Columbus, just north of Oshawa.

At 11 a.m. the Bible Christian Cemetery at 46 Columbus Rd. W. (just ½ block west of Simcoe St.) will be commemorated.

At 10 a.m. the Methodist Cemetery at 65 Columbus Rd. E. (about 1 block east of Simcoe St.) will have it's heritage plaque unveiled.

Kudos to Oshawa & Heritage Oshawa!

 Pioneer Memorial Garden Cemetery recognized for reflecting the early history of Oshawa 

OSHAWA – Members of the media are invited to join Oshawa City Council and Heritage Oshawa to a plaque unveiling at the Pioneer Memorial Garden Cemetery, located at 185 - 201 Bond Street West, in recognition of its cultural heritage significance. The Pioneer Memorial Garden Cemetery reflects the early history of the City of Oshawa and holds the memorials of some of Oshawa’s earliest pioneer families. 

Date and Time: 

May 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. 

Location: 

185 – 201 Bond Street West (south side of Bond Street West, across from Arena Street). On-street parking is available on Arena Street (see map). 

There will also be 2 cemeteries in Columbus receiving their heritage designations next week - details still to be announced.

Please come out to this plaque unveiling and show our support of the heritage efforts being made by local government.