Samuel S. Sharpe Home

Circa 1877

The home was originally built with a taller tower on the north side.

The following is taken from the Township of Uxbridge – Heritage Register

The Samuel S. Sharpe Home was “Initially built on a parcel of land circa 1877 by a local builder and known in the community as the “Mauder Mansion”, the building was originally purchased by the Sharpe family in 1881, and later owned by Uxbridge native Col. Samuel Sharpe in 1907. Col. Samuel Sharpe is one of Uxbridge’s most prominent public figures, having served as a Member of Parliament and distinguished service in the Canadian Military, having served overseas in Europe during WWI. The building remained in the Sharpe family until the passing of Col. Samuel Sharpe’s wife 1943, who was also a prominent public figure of Uxbridge within her own rights.”

This photo shows the Sam Sharpe House as it appeared in 2021

The home was originally built with a taller tower on the north side.   It is believed the top floor of the tower was either removed or destroyed by fire sometime after Sharpe’s death in May 1918.

During the time the Sharpe’s owned the home the verandah and the conservatory on the south side were added to the home.  Unfortunately the conservatory was destroyed in 2022 by a tornado.

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Credits and Sources

Uxbridge – Scugog Historic Homes & Heritage Buildigs by: Paul Arculus J. Peter Hvidsten

The Township of Uxbridge Heritage Register