Highgate

 

Location:  Chatham-Kent     N 42.50133   W -81.81704

Beside the Legion at 256 King Street South.

 

This memorial sits beside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 335.  It is made of a curved fieldstone wall with a large bell resting on top of the wall.  The bell was made in Maryland in 1887.  A plaque is mounted at the front of the memorial and recognizes those who served in the major wars of the 20th century.  A second plaque pays tribute to the first president of this Legion branch.

Highgate is a town with a population of less than 400 people, but has all the amenities to service the neighbouring rural community.  It is located between the busy Highway 401 and the calm beaches of Lake Erie.  This small village is home to the longest running agricultural fair in Ontario, its Fall Fair being the highlight of local activities throughout the year.  The area's biggest claim to fame however, was the 1890 discovery of the most complete skeletal remains of an ancient Mastadon.  Considering the small size of this village, it truly punches above its weight and its contribution of brave heroes who served their country in time of war is certainly among its greatest achievements.

 

 

Market text:

Front plaque:

For Whom The Bells Toll

TO ALL WHO SERVED

OR GAVE THEIR LIVES

FOR

THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM

1914 - 1918     1939 - 1945

KOREA

 

 

Top plaque:

IN MEMORY OF

ALBERT & MARTHA

TEETZEL

FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN LEGION BR. 335

AND ALL THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY

A57841  CPL. W.M. CLARK