MEET BIG BRUCE
Location: Chesley, ON
1925 Bruce Road # 10
(north end of Chesley next to the office of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie)
The plaque next to Big Bruce reads:
"Placed here by the Bruce County Cattlemen's Association and the Township of Elderslie, in June 1980, as a tribute to:
HARVEY L. DAVIS
1933 - 1980
Through his enthusiasm, integrity, and expertise, Harvey made an outstanding contribution to the community and agriculture.
A third generation farmer, Harvey was a great ambassador for Elderslie Township, Bruce County and the beef industry;
Reeve of Elderslie Township 1968 - 78
100th Warden of Bruce County 1972
President of Ontario Good Roads Assoc. 1980
President of Bruce County Cattlemen's Assoc. 1971 - 72
Provincial director to Ontario Cattlemen's Association 1980
Harvey was instrumental in having the Bruce County Cattlemen's Association purchase Big Bruce,
which traveled thousands of miles promoting Bruce County and the beef industry."