Sir James Douglas - Victoria, BC
N 48° 25.240 W 123° 22.208
10U E 472614 N 5363123
A memorial for Sir James Douglas.
Waymark Code: WM31Z7
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/27/2008
Views: 80
Sir James Douglas, considered the “Father of British Columbia”, was the founder and Chief Factor of Fort Victoria for the Hudson’s Bay Company. He would later become the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Crown Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia from 1851 to 1864.
In gratitude for his service, the people of B.C. erected this obelisk. It is made of native B.C. marble from Beaver Cove.
Date Created/Placed: 1881
Address:
Height: 8 metre
Illuminated: no
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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