The Johnstone United Church was one of two churches in the area. This building, which replaced an earlier structure, was built in 1920 and demolished in 1969. The location is marked by a cairn. Source: History of Sydenham Township, 1967. Centennial of Canada Federation.
A cairn marking the location of the Johnstone United Church.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Johnstone United Church Pioneer Cemetery.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Johnstone United Church Pioneer Cemetery.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Johnstone United Church Pioneer Cemetery.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Johnstone United Church Pioneer Cemetery.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
An early undated photo of Vanwyck's Cemetery that served the communities of Balaclava and Silcote. The cemetery was attached to the Silcote United Church. Source: History of Sydenham Township, 1967. Centennial of Canada Federation.
Vanwyck's Cemetery as it looks today. ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Vanwyck's Cemetery©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Vanwyck's Cemetery©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Vanwyck's Cemetery ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Vanwyck's Cemetery ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Vanwyck's Cemetery ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Pioneer tombstones in Menary's Cemetery, located in a farmer's field across the road from Vanwyck's. ©Copyright: Jeri DanyleykoMore information on the Silcote United Church is available in our Silcote section.