"Auld Kirk" 1836
Text from the plaque
This stone church, an attractive example of an early form of Gothic Revival architecture, was constructed in 1835-36 on land obtained from John Mitchell, one of Ramsay Township's earliest settlers. Built by the local congregation of the Established Church of Scotland it was also attended by Presbyterians from adjoining townships. The early settlers of Ramsay were visited by ministers from Drummond and Beckwith. In 1834 the first resident minister, the Reverend John Fairbairn, was inducted. In January 1864, during the ministry of the Reverend John McMorine (1847-1867), a new church was opened in nearby Almonte. Although little used since then, the "Auld Kirk" stands as a memorial to the pioneer Presbyterian settlers.
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The County of Lanark
The Town of Mississippi Mills
On the northwest corner of Road 16 and Concession Road 8
1.4 km west of Road 29
Also recorded for this place: The County of Lanark
N 45 12.721 W 76 13.095
Recorded June 2004. Check current access before visiting.
Visitors' notes
February 3, 2011
My Grandparents are now buried in the Graveyard next to the church, as my father said of the area they were always able to farm a good crop of rock here.
November 7, 2008
I'm the GGG Grandson of John Mitchell, so finding this picture was very nice! Barry Mitchell