"THE FOUNDING OF BOTHWELL" - Bothwell, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

From the website (text on plaque):

Plaque Text

In 1851 George Brown, founder of the Toronto Globe and one of Canada's Fathers of Confederation, purchased about 1620 ha in this vicinity. The Great Western Railway ran through his property in 1855 and that year a station and a post office were opened. He had the town plot of Bothwell surveyed and by 1857 Brown and others had established several industries. The new community prospered until affected by the general depression of 1857-58 but revived by 1861 when a local oil boom developed. Brown was thus able to sell his holdings in 1865-66 for well over $250,000. Bothwell became a town in 1866 with some 3,500 inhabitants. By 1868, however, the oil industry had faltered and only in recent years has the community resumed its growth.

Address or location of plaque: 320 Main Street, Bothwell, Ontario Physical location of plaque: Town "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": corner of town hall, in great condition This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: Great 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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