"FOUNDING OF ARTHUR" ~ Arthur - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

THE FOUNDING OF ARTHUR

Arthur, named for Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, was the southern terminus of the Garafraxa "colonization road" to Owen Sound. Settlers arrived in 1840 but the townsite was not officially surveyed until 1846. The establishment of saw and grist mills hastened growth in the community which was also the natural market centre for the area's agricultural production. In 1851 a post office was opened and the first church and school were organized. A weekly newspaper the Enterprise, was established and a Divisional Court met at Arthur. Economic development was further encouraged when, in 1872, a station of the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway was opened in the community. That year, Arthur was incorporated as a village.

Address or location of plaque: At Frances St.. E. and George St. Physical location of plaque: Park "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The town named for Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event' Condition of sign: Needs a new paint job Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! What is the second/third language?: N/A A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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