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 "THE FOUNDING OF NEWMARKET" Posted by:  Jake39
N 44° 03.086 W 079° 27.334
17T E 623717 N 4878744
One of three signs at or near the dam or pathway south of Water St.
Waymark Code: WM22ME
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/24/2007
Views: 50
In 1801 Joseph Hill, attracted by the water-power potential of the Holland River, built a grist-mill on the site of present day Newmarket and opened a general store. The settlement here in 1803-1804 of Elisha Beman, a major local landowner and entrepreneur, provided a strong stimulus for the community's growth and within a few years the village had emerged as the market-centre for the rich surrounding agricultural region.
The arrival of the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Union Railroad in 1853 strengthened this position, contributing to Newmarket's incorporation as a village four years later. Because of its success in attracting financial investment the village prospered and in 1880 Newmarket, with over 2000 inhabitants, was incorporated as a town by an act of the provincial legislature.
Address or location of plaque: South of Water St. next to the restaurant.
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": <br><i>The town of Newmarket itself !</i>
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Very good
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
Is this a bilingual sign?: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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