"Kelly Sunderman was an early settler in the region and was the first to dig a well in Hythe and the town was soon known as "The Town of Flowing Wells. It is situated on top of a large underground water supply."
"HISTORY OF HYTHE, ALBERTA
Hythe was first known as Happy Valley named after "Happy Fletcher" one of the early homesteaders. It was officially named Hythe by its early settlers after their home town in England. In 1913, the first post office was established." Source: Discover Peace Country
When in Hythe, stop in at the visitor centre as they have some very interesting displays and information of the area. They lady we spoke to was friendly and very helpful.
The municipal of Hythe is accompanied by the flags of Canada and Alberta.
Hythe is also known as "Volunteer Capital of Alberta"
The small image above is from a mural on the Village of Hythe offices and the library is also at this same location.