York Mills Presbyterian Church circa 1836

Photos and transcription by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted January, 2010

Here on the west side of Yonge Street across from Mill Street is a 2009 Heritage Toronto plaque. Erected with the North York Historical Society, here's what it tells us:

Plaque coordinates: 43.740497 -79.406151

On this embankment stood the first Presbyterian church in what later became North York. Originally constructed on James Hogg's property on the east side of Yonge Street, the church building was relocated in 1859 to land deeded to the congregation by Andrew McGlashan. By 1885, its members had moved to other congregations, and the building was eventually torn down. In 1955, prior to residential development of the site, the church's forgotten graveyard was uncovered. The remains of twenty-five early settlers were reburied elsewhere, including in a common grave in York Cemetery.

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