"THE FOUNDING OF WATERFORD" - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

This Ontario Heritage Plaque is located in the town of Waterford, Ontario in Norfolk County. The plaque is in front of what used to be the Town Hall of Waterford-Townsend (now a community theatre).

Text:
"THE FOUNDING OF WATERFORD
Settlement of Townsend Township began in 1794 and with-in six years Paul Averill was operating saw and grist-mills on Nanticoke Creek where it met an established trail. Here great a community, known successively as Sayles' Mills, Sovereign's Mills, Lodersville and finally as Waterford when a post-office was opened around 1826. Located in a rich agricultural and lumbering region, Waterford developed as Norfolk County's northern market centre and by 1851 contained the township hall and numerous industries. One major industry was the agricultural implement factory built by James Green, a local merchant. The opening of a Canada Southern Railway station at Waterford in 1871 facilitated its growth and the village was incorporated in 187 with a population of approximately 1,100."

Address or location of plaque: 76 Main St S Waterford Physical location of plaque: Town "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Old Town Hall This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: Good Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! A web-site for more details.: Not listed What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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