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 "THE FOUNDING OF TWEED" ~ Tweed Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 28.694 W 077° 18.820
18T E 315999 N 4927595
This plaque describes the founding of Tweed.
Waymark Code: WMEF2N
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/20/2012
Views: 3
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
During the 1830s a settlement, initially called Munroe's Mills and later Hungerford Mills, developed here on the Moira River. In 1850, when its population had reached approximately 100, it was surveyed and renamed Tweed by prominent millowner, James Jamieson. The community grew steadily during the mid-19th century with the development of lumbering and mining in the area. Later, as agriculture assumed greater importance, it became a service centre for local farmers. By 1891, when it merged with neighbouring Georgetown and was incorporated as a village, Tweed was served by two railways and had several small factories, numerous businesses and over 750 residents. In 1967, after decades of modest growth, the community gained widespread attention as the site of Canada's first all-woman municipal council.
Address or location of plaque: On the east side of Victoria Street North (Highway 37) between Bridge Street and Spring Street.
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
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