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88-538: (Redirected from Silverhill ) Silver Hill or Silverhill could refer to: Canada [ edit ] Silver Hill, Ontario , a hamlet in Norfolk County Silverhill, British Columbia , Canada, a neighbourhood in the District of Mission Guyana [ edit ] Silver Hill, Guyana Republic of Ireland [ edit ] Silver Hill, Donegal ,

176-781: A townland in County Tyrone Montserrat [ edit ] Silver Hill, Montserrat - a mountain on the Caribbean island of Montserrat United States [ edit ] Silverhill, Alabama , a small town in Baldwin County, Alabama Silver Hill, Arkansas , a town in Searcy County, Arkansas Silver Hill Hospital , a private psychiatric hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut Silver Hill, Chattooga County, Georgia , an unincorporated community Silver Hill, Maryland ,

264-699: A 4-day stopover of their travelling music festival, called Gentlemen of the Road, in Norfolk County. It took place in the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, and was called the Gentlemen of the Road Simcoe Stopover . 35,000 festival-goers attended the festival, as well as many out-of-town resources for the event production. The aim of this tour was to be an economic stimulus for small towns in various parts of

352-497: A 4-string tenor banjo shortly after entering grade 1. As a child, Danko was hyperactive , but was diagnosed in an era before Ritalin became mainstream. Bloomsburg ( 42°53′07″N 80°18′04″W  /  42.885272°N 80.301218°W  / 42.885272; -80.301218  ( Bloomsburg, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County which can be found on the old Ontario provincial Highway 24 that turns off from

440-541: A 600 m peak in County Donegal, Ireland United Kingdom and its oversea territories [ edit ] England [ edit ] Silverhill, Hastings , an area of Hastings, East Sussex Silverhill, Nottinghamshire , a former colliery and reclaimed spoil heap Northern Ireland [ edit ] Silverhill, County Fermanagh , a townland in County Fermanagh Silverhill, County Tyrone ,

528-593: A census-designated place in Prince George's County Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility (nicknamed "Silver Hill"), repair and storage facility of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum at Silver Hill, Maryland Silver Hill Historic District (Weston, Massachusetts) , in the town of Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Silver Hill (MBTA station) , Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Silver Hill, Albuquerque ,

616-626: A cross with the arms of France claiming sovereignty for King Louis XIV over the Lake Erie region on March 23, 1670. A history of the area written in 1898 indicates an even earlier visit to what is now Norfolk County, in October 1626, by a Recollet priest, Laroche-Daillon with two Frenchmen Grenolle and La Vallee. The priest spent three months with the Neutrals First Nation. The same account also indicates that two Jesuits, Breboeuf and Chaurnonot, visited

704-539: A man named Booth who was one of the earliest settlers in the area. The village was founded in the 19th century. Booth's Harbour is located near Lake Erie , just across the bay from Long Point . Fishing and boating are productive summer pastimes here along with swimming and exploring the harbour. Boston is an unincorporated area ( 42°59′27″N 80°16′13″W  /  42.990711°N 80.270147°W  / 42.990711; -80.270147  ( Boston, Norfolk County, Ontario ) ) in Norfolk County . Agriculture

792-647: A municipal government within the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk . Prior to the amalgamation of Norfolk County, the population of the former Township of Delhi was 16,365 in the Canada 2001 Census Part of the agricultural heritage of Delhi included tobacco cultivation. The town has a tobacco museum to commemorate this part of its history. Local farms rely in part upon Jamaican and Mexican workers, who usually arrive around mid-to-late April and return to their homelands around early-to-mid November. North Creek

880-531: A neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico Silver Hill Historic District (Albuquerque, New Mexico) Silver Hill, North Carolina , an unincorporated community in Davidson County, North Carolina [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

968-525: A post office, a school, a tailor, blacksmith, taverns, hotels, and churches. A church has been restored in the area and is being used for outdoor weddings and private receptions. Dennis' Horseradish is produced a short distance east of the settlement. Norfolk County, Ontario Located on the Norfolk Sand Plain in the Carolinian Life Zone, Norfolk County's soil type is sandy loam,

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1056-480: A small village today. It is located in the southwest of Norfolk, bordering on the former Norfolk townships of Middleton to the northeast, and North and South Walsingham to the east. Fairground is a small community in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada where the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show took place in the early 19th century. Until that event was moved to Simcoe , this was the spot where fairgoers attended

1144-423: A variety store, an antique store, a "bread and pastries" type of bakery which has been operating in the community since 1939, a family restaurant and a flower shop. Courtland Vinyl Windows and Gopher Dunes are a couple of well-known businesses in the area. A golf course was once located here; it closed on October 16, 2003, due to factors caused by the early 2000s recession . Official tax policy changes made after

1232-550: Is Long Point , a 40 kilometre (25 mi) spit of land projecting into Lake Erie. It plays an important part in eastern North American bird migration, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Both the Long Point National Wildlife Area and the Long Point Provincial Park are located on the point. More than 25% of Norfolk County is considered to be forested; especially near

1320-488: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Gilbertville and Simcoe. The population of Atherton is less than 100 people and there are no sidewalks in the hamlet. The tiny community can be found by exploring on Highway 3 as well as Lynedoch Road which is the other major road that goes into Atherton. Bill's Corners ( 42°48′48″N 80°22′29″W  /  42.813222°N 80.374775°W  / 42.813222; -80.374775  ( Bill's Corners, Ontario ) )

1408-418: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Pine Grove and Green's Corners. Established prior to 1920, it is considered to be one of Norfolk County's lost hamlets. It once hosted its own post office and general store before they were burnt down sometime after 1920. Rick Danko , a musician and founding member of The Band , has a historical plaque dedicated to him near his childhood home. He performed on

1496-633: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is between Green's Corners and Hillcrest. Further to the east is the town of Simcoe, which is the closest town to Bill's Corners. One famous previous resident was Dwayne Roloson , who played for six different teams before retiring from the National Hockey League. Roloson currently serves as a goaltending consultant within the Anaheim Ducks organization for the Norfolk Admirals ( Norfolk , Virginia). Blayney

1584-540: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Bill's Corners and the town of Simcoe. There is also a soccer field; which received a $ 15,000 stimulus package from the Simcoe Lions Club on April 7, 2013. Adult amateur leagues typically do not use this field; with the exception of the Western Ontario Soccer League . Houghton is a former township in Norfolk County . Its township seat was Fairground,

1672-524: Is a hamlet that is located west of Pinegrove in Norfolk County . The hamlet is mostly agricultural and residential. In addition to farms, there is also a machine shop that serves the local residents. The population is under 20 people and the nearest commerce is in Tillsonburg and Delhi . Green's Corners is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is located west of Simcoe, north of Walsh, southeast of Delhi , and east of Pine Grove. The population of Green's Corners

1760-471: Is a small town located in Norfolk County; formerly known as Boughner's Corner. The town can be accessed by travelling to the intersection just slightly to the west of Courtland and turning south on Ontario provincial Highway 59 if coming from Delhi , south if coming from Tillsonburg or if travelling eastbound on Ontario Provincial Highway 3 , and straight ahead if travelling southbound using Ontario provincial Highway 59 . Langton once had two banks but

1848-410: Is an annual two-day event. The fair has been held every year from 1857 until the present, making 2007 the 150th Fair. This mid-September event involves the children of Walsh Public School and St. Michael's School entering projects and many agricultural commodities, grown locally, for prize money and ribbons. More than $ 1200 was paid to the elementary children in 2006. The fair has grown every year with

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1936-696: Is another expanding attraction for tourists coming to Norfolk County, with a few wineries in development and numerous farmgate retailers. Wilsonville’s Whistling Gardens, in the northeast Norfolk County, is Ontario’s newest publicly accessible botanical garden and one of the few that are privately run in Canada. In 2014, it was named one of Norfolk’s Top 10 Amazing Places on a social mapping tool created by Ontario’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. The Norfolk County Public Library has branches in Delhi, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe and Waterford. The Simcoe branch, an Ontario Historic Site,

2024-603: Is closed on Sundays and major holidays. The Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre , an open-air museum featuring a historic grist mill and a nature center , is a National Historic Site . Housed in the Lynnwood National Historic Site , the Norfolk Arts Centre is Norfolk County’s public art gallery. The Norfolk Arts Centre has regularly changing exhibits featuring local and regional artists, diverse arts programs and special events. Port Dover

2112-425: Is expected to grow to approximately 5,215 residents by 2056, although future wars and pandemics may affect this population growth. People are less likely to have children or emigrate to Canada if there are any major political/medical events happening in the world. Dog's Nest is a community northeast of Port Dover along Highway 6 . It has had its sign stolen 3 times and the municipality at the time decided not to put

2200-472: Is famous among locals for being one of the best fishing spots in Lake Erie during the summer months. Frogmore ( 42°41′08″N 80°39′31″W  /  42.685464°N 80.658703°W  / 42.685464; -80.658703  ( Frogmore, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet that is situated on the junction of Norfolk County Roads 45 and 28. It is located northwest of Valley Heights Secondary School . Agriculture

2288-599: Is founded on agriculture, which produces potatoes, onions, and asparagus , among other vegetables. Commerce in Gilbertville includes a tractor shop and an auto repair shop. There is a conservation park to the west of the hamlet. For administrative purposes and municipal elections, Gilbertville is considered to be the southernmost community in the third ward of Norfolk County. Glenshee ( 42°46′04″N 80°29′01″W  /  42.767809°N 80.483522°W  / 42.767809; -80.483522  ( Glenshee, Ontario ) )

2376-453: Is held every Thanksgiving weekend in October. In addition to traditional agricultural and arts competitions, it features major grandstand shows that include Demo Derbys, Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls and sold out concerts with artists Big n Rich , Barenaked Ladies , Burton Cummings , Dallas Smith and Carly Rae Jepsen . Every October, Waterford hosts a Pumpkin Festival close to the end of

2464-481: Is less than 50 people. In addition to residential property, there is also agriculture and some commerce. There is a bakery, a bed and breakfast, an automobile garage, and a Christmas tree store. This hamlet was also the hometown of the late musician, Rick Danko of The Band , who enjoyed a remarkable career on and off the stage. Halfway House Corner is a hamlet in Norfolk County . It is considered to be south of Simcoe and northwest of Port Dover . The Halfway House

2552-577: Is now a part of Norfolk County Archives. Norfolk County established their municipal archives there in 2018 and the collection has grown to include the corporate records for the County, including Council meeting minutes, by-laws, assessment rolls, vital statistics and other County administrative records. The Teeterville Pioneer Museum is a museum devoted to pioneer life in the 19th century. It includes antique farm equipment as well as home and garden tools. The Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre displays

2640-449: Is open year-round and provides a variety of events, including concerts, public meetings, community fund raisers, dance recitals, workshops, band rehearsals and classes. Annually, more than 36000 people now attend events at Lighthouse Theatre. Waterford's Old Town Hall is home to many local theatre productions. This restored historic building, built in 1902, includes an auditorium with stage, seating for 180, and provides cultural diversity to

2728-605: Is subdivided into the Inner Bay and Outer Bay by a line that runs between Turkey Point to the north and Pottahawk Point to the south. Some of the towns along the bay's north shore include Port Rowan , Turkey Point and Port Dover . Long Point is north and across the lake from Erie, Pennsylvania . Sport hunting was important after the Long Point Company purchased the Point in 1866 to facilitate this pursuit. Long Point Provincial Park

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2816-618: Is the location of a biker rally which takes place every Friday the 13th . Simcoe is well-known for annual community events including the Lynn River Music and Arts Festival, as well as the Simcoe Panorama. Port Rowan also hosts an annual Bayfest. The Norfolk County Fairgrounds are home to the Norfolk Wildlife and Adventure Show, Eat & Drink Norfolk and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show , Canada's largest County Fair, that

2904-442: Is the main industry and commerce is limited. It is located northeast of the town of Simcoe . There is also a kindergarten-to-grade 8 school, Boston Public School , in the town. Clear Creek ( 42°34′56″N 80°35′29″W  /  42.582095°N 80.591326°W  / 42.582095; -80.591326  ( Clear Creek, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in southwestern Norfolk County. Although people live there and own real estate,

2992-438: Is the predominant industry while commercial business ventures are non-existent. It is one of the westernmost communities in Norfolk County . This community has a sizeable population of German Mennonites and Mexican Mennonites. Only six wind turbines, carrying approximately 9 MW of electricity have been placed in the vicinity. No more can be built in this area due to a county-wide ban on wind turbines passed in 2013. Even without

3080-405: Is very rural and flat. Streets can be busy sometimes; especially during the weekdays. Possible activities include hiking, walking, running, and cycling. La Salette is a hamlet that is north of Delhi in Norfolk County , Ontario, Canada. La Salette is southwest of Brantford in nearby Brant County and northwest of Simcoe . Agriculture is the main industry and commerce is extremely limited. Most of

3168-484: The 2003 Ontario provincial election worsened the local poverty rate and made people less likely to enjoy golf as a recreational sport. Delhi (pronounced DEL-High) is located off of the junction of Hwy 59 and 3 and is known as the Heart of Tobacco Country. The settlement was founded by Frederick Sovereign (or Sovereign) who built a cabin here in about 1812. At the time, the area was heavily treed and would become important in

3256-495: The Canadian province of Ontario consists of a long list of communities. Its four designated population centres are Simcoe , Port Dover , Delhi , and Waterford . The population of the County at the time of the 2016 Census was 64,044. Of that number, 13,922 live in the community of Simcoe. In the late 1900s, the county was merged with Haldimand County but the merged entity was dissolved in 2000 and this area became The Town of

3344-582: The Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway (H&LER) began operating in 1873 but was merged with the Hamilton and North-Western Railway which completed the final section to Port Dover and to Jarvis in the mid 1870s. Townships of Norfolk County in 1798: In 1826, the townships of Rainham and Walpole were moved to Haldimand County in Niagara District because of their distance from the London courthouse. Walsingham

3432-471: The agricultural and cultural history of the former township . Despite a province-wide smoking ban, the museum still guarantees its patrons the benefits of viewing the artistry and science of tobacco farming during the Golden Years of growing tobacco . It is located near Quances Dam. There is also a park nearby that is enjoyed by the local residents for picnics , barbecues , and for walking around with. It

3520-650: The county of Lincoln and the River La Tranche, now called the Thames , on the south side by the lake Erie until it meets the Barlue (sic) , to be called the Orwell River , thence by a line running north sixteen degrees west until it intersects the river La Tranche or Thames, thence up the said river until it meets the northwest boundary of the county of York . Norfolk County was reduced in size in 1798, with parts going to

3608-409: The "new" Ontario Provincial Highway 24 just 1.5 miles (CONVERT) north of Simcoe. Bloomsburg is the home of Bloomsburg Public School which is for primary, junior, and senior students (kindergarten through eighth grade). There is no commerce in this hamlet and the only industry is agriculture. Booth's Harbour is a community in Norfolk County . There is a historic harbor present which is named after

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3696-542: The 1820s. The post office opened in 1829 and was called Simcoe. The County had an important role during the War of 1812. Fort Norfolk was built in Charlotteville (near Vittoria and Normandale) in 1813 with accommodation for 300 troops. The Battle of Nanticoke, against American troops, was an important event in 1813. In August 1812, Major General Isaac Brock gathered a force of about regulars and militia at Port Dover. Using boats on

3784-501: The 1920s tourism was an important contributor to the economy. Summer resorts in Port Dover, Port Ryerse, Normandale, Fisher's Glen , Turkey Point and Port Rowan were attracting many summer visitors. However, Norfolk was primarily agricultural with fruit and vegetables the primary crops. On report from 1924 states that "Norfolk apples have become pre-eminent in two hemispheres"; thousands of barrels of apples were shipped each year and canning

3872-452: The 22nd century. The nearest high school is Valley Heights Secondary School which is to the northeast. Students from here grab the same high school bus as the students from Houghton. Courtland ( 42°50′26″N 80°37′58″W  /  42.840605°N 80.632782°W  / 42.840605; -80.632782  ( Courtland, Ontario ) ) is a village located in Norfolk County on Highway 3 between Delhi and Tillsonburg. This community

3960-568: The CIBC bank closed in May 2016 due to increased online banking activity and the changing Canadian economy; placing the future of offline banking in this community in definite jeopardy. Despite its small population, Langton was considered to be a banking hub for the tobacco farmers during the 20th century. Sidewalks exist only on the main street, otherwise, walking in this town is very simple. The entire town spans 5 kilometers in length. Langton enjoys scenery that

4048-507: The County as a new Agri-Tech hub for the region. Norfolk County's main town is Simcoe , which hosts city council and generally serves as the administrative center. Port Dover , Delhi and Waterford are the other population centers in Norfolk County. Langton and Port Rowan are the largest communities in the western side of the county. As the population is mainly rural, smaller communities generally predominate along highway intersections. Norfolk County's primary tourist attractions are

4136-448: The County of Norfolk . Andy's Corners ( 42°45′47″N 80°35′39″W  /  42.763146°N 80.594158°W  / 42.763146; -80.594158  ( Andy's Corners, Ontario ) ) is a small community that is between Wyecombe and Carholme in Norfolk County . Atherton ( 42°49′23″N 80°26′49″W  /  42.82298°N 80.446959°W  / 42.82298; -80.446959  ( Atherton, Ontario ) )

4224-538: The Neutrals in this area in 1640. The first European to live in the area, with the Neutrals, was William (Billy) Smith, son of Abraham Smith. He eventually settled near the current Port Rowan in 1793. This was in the first community, the Long Point Settlement (near what is now Port Rowan), where mills were built by United Empire Loyalist settlers. In the subsequent years, sawmills and grist mills were opened and

4312-646: The Vittoria & St. Williams Fire Department Auxiliaries. 2007 was considered to be the 34th consecutive year of the demolition derbies. Throughout the year, the fairgrounds and the Community Centre Hall are frequently used for weddings, funerals, and buck and doe events. The name "Donnybrook Fair" comes from an early settler of Walsh, who said the fair reminded him of an annual horse fair in Donnybrook, Dublin , Ireland . In August 2013, Mumford & Sons hosted

4400-496: The agreement that he would build mills. After they were in operation, a hamlet formed by 1812, although it was burned down by American troops in 1814. Between 1819 and 1823 Culver laid out a village; streets were surveyed in 1835 to 1836 or 1837. The settlement initially consisted of two distinct areas, Birdtown, named by William Bird who arrived in the early 1800s and the Queensway which grew up around Culver's sawmill and grist mill in

4488-612: The attractions and farmers displayed their best produce . The community of Fairground borders on the municipality of Bayham in Elgin County to the west, and its southern border is the Lake Erie shoreline, with no natural harbours. Jacksonburg ( 42°35′24″N 80°37′52″W  /  42.590°N 80.631°W  / 42.590; -80.631  ( Jacksonburg, Ontario ) ) Langton ( 42°44′31″N 80°34′40″W  /  42.74197°N 80.577679°W  / 42.74197; -80.577679  ( Langton, Ontario ) )

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4576-421: The beginning of 1850, the district was abolished, being replaced by Norfolk County for municipal purposes. Because the county was heavily forested, logging became a major industry between 1860 and 1880. Agriculture was even more important however, with wheat being the primary crop until 1880 and then corn and oats. The South Norfolk Railway was started in the county and began operating in 1889. Even earlier,

4664-566: The community in its capacity as a venue for musical, artistic and theatrical productions, a meeting hall and rental facility. More recently, the South Coast Jazz festival has attracted thousands of visitors to the region, featuring since its 2014 inception such artists as Holly Cole, David Sanborn, Oakland Stroke, and Toronto's Shuffle Demons. The Port Dover Harbour Museum, housed in an original fisherman's net shanty, commemorates Port Dover's fishing industry. The galleries present exhibits on

4752-479: The counties of Oxford , Middlesex and Haldimand , and became part of the London District . It consisted of the following townships: In 1826, the townships of Rainham and Walpole were moved to Haldimand County in Niagara District because of their distance from the London courthouse. The community that is now Simcoe was first settled when Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe gave land to Aaron Culver in 1795 on

4840-407: The county unveiled a new coat of arms which included natural symbols associated with the county: hooded warblers , a tulip tree ( Liriodendron tulipifera ) and an eastern dogwood flower. The first mayor of the county, Rita Kalmbach, was succeeded in 2007 by Dennis Travale, who served two terms as mayor. Charlie Luke succeeded him and served one term as mayor. Kristal Chopp was elected in 2018 and

4928-460: The days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, the War of 1812 and other aspects of lakeside life in this community. The museum is also active in the preservation and presentation of local folklore and living traditions, particularly in the areas of fishing and lakeside history. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of

5016-501: The first to introduce maize agriculture to Ontario, gradually migrating westward toward the Grand River and its fertile floodplains as they did so. This migration continued southward toward Norfolk County, whose better-drained sandy soil was more suitable for maize-growing. By 1669, the French explorers De Galinee and Dollier de Casson had reached what is now Port Dover . They erected

5104-568: The hamlet is legally described as agriculture land, not residential land to reduce property taxes . Approximately 70 people live in this town amongst the 140 houses. About 9 of the houses have been abandoned due to safety issues from the wind turbines. People have lived in this community as far back as 1901 with some Canadian soldiers from the First World War having been raised in this community. There are no sidewalks for safer pedestrian walking and wind turbines are seen very frequently within

5192-486: The help of many volunteers. Fundraising events are held all year to finance the fair. These events include an annual barbecue dance, a Victoria Day brunch, food booths at every "Friday the 13th" event in Port Dover, and numerous raffles. The most popular event at each fair is the demolition derby . These were sponsored for a long time by the Horsepower Unlimited Car Club from Simcoe but are now sponsored by

5280-486: The houses in La Salette are over 100 years old and the population of La Salette is less than 100 people. Long Point is a sand spit and medium-sized hamlet on the north shore of Lake Erie , part of Norfolk County . It is about 40 kilometres or 25 miles long and is about a kilometre across at its widest point. Lake Erie lies to the south of Long Point, and the waters to the north side comprise Long Point Bay . The bay

5368-638: The lake, they reached Amherstburg (also in Upper Canada) and then attacked and captured the American Hull's Army at Detroit. The Americans forces later burned Port Dover. The Americans forces also burnt Port Dover, Port Ryerse and the Walsingham settlement in 1814. In 1837, Norfolk County was separated from the London District to form Talbot District , and Simcoe was declared to be the district town . At

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5456-406: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Silver_Hill&oldid=1047188146 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Silver Hill, Ontario Norfolk County in

5544-465: The lumber industry. The village was named Sovereign's Corners (or Sovereign's Corners) and later Fredericksburg until the post office opened as Delhi in 1856. Sovereign was a tavern keeper for over 30 years. He also manufactured plug tobacco, growing his own leaves, curing them, and pressing them. He donated the land for the Baptist church and served as deacon for "many, many years". The population in 1869

5632-525: The major communities and hamlets that dot the county. The county seat and largest community is Simcoe . Other population centres are Port Dover , Delhi and Waterford . The area of modern-day Norfolk County was a focus for the Princess Point culture ( c.  500 AD – 1000 AD) late in its development. Early Princess Point activity was clustered around the marshy peninsula of Princess Point near Hamilton . The Princess Point people likely were

5720-637: The month. The Waterford Lions and Lioness clubs have been organizing the event since 2009. Due to low funding, the fireworks are no longer an event at the Waterford Pumpkin Festival. The usual features of the Pumpkin Festival are a pyramid of 1500 pumpkins, decorated buildings, craft shows, an automobile show, a carnival, live entertainment, and the locally famous Pumpkinbowl football game at Waterford District High School . The Donnybrook Fair in Walsh

5808-508: The most fertile land in Ontario. With a mild climate and lengthy growing season, the region has long been the centre of the Ontario tobacco belt . However, many farmers have begun the process of diversifying their crop selections to include fruits and vegetables, lavender , ginseng , hazelnuts , and wolfberries as tobacco consumption continues to decrease. A significant natural feature of Norfolk

5896-460: The most important achievement of recent years in Norfolk has been the introduction of an electric railway service, by which the produce of this rich agricultural region can be speedily transported to urban markets, and which has greatly benefited Norfolk people by the facility with which short distance travelling may now be accomplished. In addition, Norfolk's chief lake port has reaped untold benefit from

5984-460: The new radial service and the prospect for future recognition of Port Dover as Lake Erie's foremost port is very bright, particularly if the latent harbor facilities receive long overdue assistance from the Federal Government. In 1974, the townships of Houghton, North Walsingham, South Walsingham, part of Middleton and the village of Port Rowan amalgamated to form the township of Norfolk. This

6072-461: The population increased. After the town site was surveyed in the late 1700s, the area was called Charlotte Villa and was later renamed Charlotteville. Norfolk County was originally created in July 1792 as a constituency for the purposes of returning a member to the new Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada , and was described as having the following territory: ... to be bounded on the north and east by

6160-591: The ports, towns and villages along Lake Erie, which the municipality promotes as Ontario's Garden . These towns include Port Dover, Turkey Point and Long Point. Fishing is another key attraction for tourist, as well as birding, hiking, camping and cycling. Main festivals include the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October), Waterford Pumpkin Festival (October), the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally at Port Dover, and Simcoe Christmas Panorama (December). Agri-tourism

6248-414: The sign back up. There is now a committee not for profit "DogsNest 1851" formed April 2019 to bring back the sign. They sell t-shirts, hats and merch to raise funds. 100% volunteer driven and 100% proceeds go towards the sign and surrounding area needs. Fishers Glen is a fishing community that is south of Simcoe and southwest of Port Ryerse . It is considered to be a part of Norfolk County . Fishers Glen

6336-825: The social, industrial, and agricultural history of the area through the use of interactive and engaging exhibits. The Eva Brook Donly Museum is a Victorian-period historic house museum that has been featuring displays of local history since it first opened in 1946. Located in downtown Simcoe and operated by Norfolk County, the museum is renowned for its collections of artwork by the late William Edgar Cantelon and Eva Brook Donly. Here, you can see Dr. Troyer's infamous witch trap, Abigail Becker's gold medal presented to her for having rescued stranded sailors in 1854, an original Van Norman stove and much more. The museum also has an extensive archival collection of local genealogical historical material, including photographs, diaries, wills, legal papers, obituaries, maps and more. The archival collection

6424-525: The steamer Atlantic. One notable exhibit commemorated the bicentennial of the burning of Dover Mills, a hamlet burned to the ground by American soldiers in 1814. The Town of Port Dover was later established when the harbour at the mouth of the Lynn River was dredged. The Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum is located in Waterford's best known industrial landmarks "The Pickle Factory". The museum exhibits

6512-444: The threat of wind turbines, this community is completely shielded from urban development threats due to its isolation from major communities like Simcoe, Delhi, and Tillsonburg. Gilbertville ( 42°49′26″N 80°28′55″W  /  42.823925°N 80.481806°W  / 42.823925; -80.481806  ( Gilbertville, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is located between Pine Grove and Delhi. The local economy

6600-516: The traditional sense; they are legally classified as cities. The Townships of Delhi and Norfolk, the Town of Simcoe , and the western half of the City of Nanticoke were amalgamated to form the "Town of Norfolk". Moreover, many smaller communities such as Port Dover and Port Rowan are now in "Norfolk County". The newly formed municipality's first by-law was to change the name to Norfolk County. In January 2005,

6688-488: The traffic on the street. Flat terrain exists throughout the entire village; and the village spans approximately 5 kilometres. Recommended activities are hiking, running, and walking. The usage of ATVs, motorcycles, and bicycles are not recommended due to safety concerns. Unlike most communities in Norfolk County, Courtland is entirely accessible for wheelchair users. The full extent of the service industry in Courtland includes

6776-459: The vicinity of Clear Creek; being installed in November 2008. Norfolk County has banned the placement of new wind turbines after becoming a "willing host" for them back in 2003. One of the council members were worried about Norfolk County becoming "industrialized" and "unnatural." Many leaders in Norfolk County envision the county as being an agricultural hub for Southern Ontario even by the middle of

6864-406: The world, where their festival stopovers occurred. The band encouraged festival goers to spend their money locally at each stopover. Simcoe and Norfolk were no different, where the tour was estimated to attract as much as $ 10 million in tourism revenues. Norfolk County is also known for its attraction to boaters and fishers. The small village in Norfolk County, Turkey Point, is known for having

6952-522: Was 300 and the village had some manufacturing as well as a lumber mill thanks to the abundant water power. The post office was receiving mail daily. The railway arrived in the 1870s a definite benefit to locals who opened business such as the Delhi Canning Company, established in 1878; the company shipped canned local produce across Canada. Until 2001, Delhi was located within the Township of Delhi,

7040-593: Was also a major industry, with companies such as Dominion Canners and St. Williams Fruit Preservers. There were a few factories too, in Port Dover and Waterford, while Port Dover was a major fishing centre, with fish shipped not only within Canada but also to the U.S. A report from 1924 also discusses an electric railway that had been introduced "in recent years". This was the Grand River Railway that connected Hespeler, Berlin (later called Kitchener) and Waterloo with connection to Brantford and Port Dover: Probably

7128-461: Was an inn that sat on the southwest corner of the intersection. The name was given because it was located exactly half the distance between Port Dover and Simcoe. Ontario Highway 24 is the main road and commerce in this community includes a bait shop and a recording studio. Hillcrest ( 42°49′50″N 80°20′11″W  /  42.830471°N 80.336494°W  / 42.830471; -80.336494  ( Hillcrest, Norfolk County, Ontario ) )

7216-479: Was created in 1884 on Peel Street after a mechanics' institute was closed and its property donated for the creation of a free public library. The original building was used until 1912, when it was replaced with a new library building constructed as one of the Carnegie libraries . The Lighthouse Festival Theatre Company has produced live theatre at Port Dover's old town hall (under the clock tower) since 1981. The Theatre

7304-474: Was created in May 1921; by 1929, it was connected to the mainland by a new causeway. Lynedoch ( 42°48′06″N 80°30′35″W  /  42.801573°N 80.509701°W  / 42.801573; -80.509701  ( Lynedoch, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County which was named after Baron Lynedoch who served under Wellington during the Napoleonic Wars. During the 19th century, this hamlet had

7392-645: Was on the advice of a report by Milt Farrow , a "special advisor" appointed by the Government of Ontario. This political unit existed from 1974 to 2000. On January 1, 2001, Norfolk amalgamated with Delhi, Simcoe and part of Nanticoke to form an enlarged Norfolk. This municipality immediately changed its official name to Norfolk County—and special advisor Milt Farrow later said in published interviews that he should have recommended those names. Since they no longer have townships or other municipal subdivisions below them, both municipalities are not true "county" governments in

7480-469: Was once known as Middleton; named after the more well-known community of Middleton in Nova Scotia. The first settler was Lot Tisdale who arrived in 1823. 917 people live here as of 2009. A 30-hectare certified organic herb farm owned by Garry Proven operates in the area. Sidewalks only exist on the main streets. Otherwise, the walk through Courtland is simple provided that pedestrians pay extra caution to

7568-747: Was once the most important spawning point for the local fish species until it was dammed in 1965. As of 2016, the majority of Delhi's residents speak English as a first language and were born in Canada. Females outnumber males, and working-age people outnumber children and elderly people. Delhi will experience a surge in old age pensioners by the year 2026. Seventy people were born in the United States of America, while 250 were born in Europe. Ten residents were born in Africa, while 20 residents were born in Asia. Delhi's population

7656-500: Was originally one township, but had been split into North and South Walsingham in 1881. Prior to its amalgamation with Haldimand in 1974, Norfolk consisted of eight townships . Although no longer political entities, they are still geographic townships that figure in the legal description of lands for surveying purposes, and their areas are still shown on maps for convenience. By the early 1900s, orchards and canning crops were more typical. A major switch to tobacco began in 1920. By

7744-416: Was succeeded in 2022 by Amy Martin. A transit system was introduced in Norfolk County in 2010. Knowledgepool Collective Intelligence Corp. has invested in Norfolk County bringing technology and innovation companies such as a Data Centre, an Electric Vehicle Charging Manufacturer, and Internet of Things development companies to Norfolk. Which is reviving the area with influx of new investment and advancing

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