The Founding of Paisley. . In 1852, shortly after this region was opened for settlement, the government reserved land for a town here on the Elora and Saugeen Road, at the confluence of the Teeswater and Saugeen Rivers. Already settled on the site were Simon Orchard and Samuel Rowe and later that year John Valentine built a sawmill here. The townplot, named Paisley, was surveyed in 1855 and within two years a community of about 150 had developed. By 1867 additional industries, including a foundry and a woollen mill, had been established and the village's handsome buildings reflected its prosperity. The Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway was completed through the community in 1872. Two years later, with over 1,000 inhabitants, Paisley was incorporated as a Village.
In 1852, shortly after this region was opened for settlement, the government reserved land for a town here on the Elora and Saugeen Road, at the confluence of the Teeswater and Saugeen Rivers. Already settled on the site were Simon Orchard and Samuel Rowe and later that year John Valentine built a sawmill here. The townplot, named Paisley, was surveyed in 1855 and within two years a community of about 150 had developed. By 1867 additional industries, including a foundry and a woollen mill, had been established and the village's handsome buildings reflected its prosperity. The Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway was completed through the community in 1872. Two years later, with over 1,000 inhabitants, Paisley was incorporated as a Village.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Location. 44° 18.374′ N, 81° 16.358′ W. Marker is in Paisley, Ontario, in Bruce County. Marker is at the intersection of Goldie Street
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(Provincial Highway 11) and Queen Street South, on the right when traveling west on Goldie Street. Marker is on Paisley Village Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 Goldie St, Paisley ON N0G 2N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Pump House / Hose Tower (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . History of the Village. The village's first settler, Simon Orchard, literally had no idea where he was going when he washed ashore here. (Village of Paisley) (Submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
