Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground
Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground, the third cemetery associated with Fort York, was used by the soldiers and families of the Toronto Garrison from 1864 until 1911. The first cemetery, Victoria Square, was located northeast of the current fort and was used from 1794 until 1863. A second cemetery was located further west of here, but closed shortly after opening because the ground was unsuitable. This third cemetery was divided into two sections - Protestants were buried in the north half and Roman Catholics in the south. Most of those interred here died of natural causes typical of the 19th century including various diseases and mishaps like drowning. No complete register of burials has been found, although it is likely there are at least 150 graves here. The cemetery suffered neglect until the early 20th century, when the City of Toronto and the Municipal Chapter of the IODE rehabilitated the site. An annual Remembrance Day Service has been held at this cemetery on November 11th since 1952.
Plaque via Alan L. Brown's site Toronto Plaques. Full page here.