Thursday, August 25, 2016

Way to Kingston

 

Canada/Kingston, Way to Kingston!

The first capital of the Province of Canada on February 10, 1841. While its time as a political center was short (ending in 1844), the community has remained an important military installation. Kingston was the county seat of Frontenac County until 1998. Kingston is now a separated municipality from the County of Frontenac.
The original name is "Cataraqui".  Cataraqui today refers to an area around the intersection of Princess Street and Sydenham Road, where a village which later took that name was located. Cataraqui is also the name of a municipal electoral district.
Cataraqui was referred to as "the King's Town" or "King's Town" by 1787 in honour of King George III. The name was shortened to "Kingston" in 1788.

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