The Compass Rose - Port Burwell, ON
Posted by: stinger503
N 42° 38.704 W 080° 48.417
17T E 515825 N 4721420
Painted Barn Quilt in downtown Port Burwell
Waymark Code: WMVE9T
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/07/2017
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This freestanding painted barn quilt is located in downtown Port Burwell near the historic Port Burwell Lighthouse. Placed by the Port Burwell Historical Society in 2012, the quilt is located near the historic lighthouse and Port Burwell Marine Museum.
"The Compass Rose has appeared on maps and charts since the 1300's, as an aid to navigation. This quilt pattern is installed near the 1840 lighthouse, an important aid to navigation on the Lake Erie North Shore."
Your Visit: Rainy day and rough seas but beautiful historical area!
Type of Barn: Other
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Visit Instructions:
Please include one picture of the barn with the quilt.