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Plaque Highs/tile beginning ' 1- to, - ._J Of historic 78-mile Opeongo Line The earliest pioneers in chlrew County travelled by steamship up the 0b tawa River and (name ashore at a place that became known as Farrell‘s Landing in Castlel'ord. From there. they loade their belongings onto wagoru and began the trek up the Opeongo Line that even- tually suctched [or 78 miles. ‘Menlbers __,. ___.-a- guests paid tribute to these settler; .7 and the famous Opeongo Line by dedicat' a plaque Saturdayth mass the wharf from where the wharf at Farrell's Landinfi once stood. Thegueflof onorwasUuyBailcy, formerly Mrs. Bill Farrell. who had the leasant duty of unveiling the plaque. lpt-ler late husband was a andwn of Ed- ward Farrell who owue Farrell’s Point and Farrell's Landing. Historim Dgris Humphrigg gas MIC“ CCICMQI'II an S C i 5: ers suc an Geor e Bissett who gigafi 19 acres a! lung Elem 1E and In t not ul uar ousenow own u e S r e. : % Emmi: received the Cronin Patent for his nearby 36 acres of land on November 24, -A picture of his vrharl' was on sp ay at the Sportsplex where guests gathered afterwards for refreshments and music. Humphries paid tribute to Renfrevv historian Harry llinchlcy and Ben Vial cent, former owner of Grandview Lodge, for their many years of work to have the site plaqued. Ma 4-44 Marjorie indsay, Burt’s daughter. was guest speaker at the ceremony and Castleford Tweedsmuir History 444) Text on the plaque On May 26, 1851, Horton Township Council adopted a bylaw to build a road across Harlan Township starting at the old wharf at Farrellfr Land- lug on the Ottawa River, opposite this site. This mod Wembr she spoke of the lumbering shanties and terms on the Opeongo Line. often referred to as "Up the Blaze' by those who travelled it. In the early days it was the only route from the Ottawa Riser to enfrew. Lindsay noted the ideaol plaquing the Opeongo began during Canada‘s centennial In 1967 and was discussed again when Heritage chl'rcw was founded in 1974. In the early days of Renlrew County, the Opeongo Linc played an important role in the settlement and development of this whole area. ‘ f 'Ovcr the Opeongo, year a ter ar, y travelled hundreds of m? and endless caravans oi supplies in t e â€"e~- ~ It became known as the Ortmva and Opeon Colonization Road and attended about 78 through Renfrew County ending at Madawat‘ka. Chown, Audrey Seharfe who donated the land and fence rails. rand superintendent Dalton Beta and the road crew for preparing the site. Deputy Reeve John Docring or obtaining: large anchor for the aim. Neil Mullins from the County of Renfrew, Tom Smith. cairn builders Ralph Early, subroutme lins and Ivan Early. Members of Heritage Redraw and their guests were joined at the S hyMPPkolordanandTonDiclte the Lumber Baron Festival Committee. Complet' the festivities, Johnston. his wife la e and daughter Jenn rovided a musical pro ran an eritafikenl'rew ' will £15350th achequelethW w . I great pine lumber industries,” Lindsa Baron Festival. The stated. Humphries acknowledged the sup- port Heritage chircw received from Reeve Milt Stevenson and Horton Township council in erecting the plaque. Others assisting included lawyer Bill 1990-1998 Community Interests & Citizen Interests during an open house at the former O'Brieahomenmrownedbyaoband Displays at the Sportsplex included photos 0 many heritage homes in Hot- ton Township. 180f175 /é