Paisley in Bruce County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Founding of Paisley

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1. The Founding of Paisley Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 44° 18.374′ N, 81° 16.358′ W.

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Marker is in Paisley, Ontario, in Bruce County. It is at the intersection of Goldie Street (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.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgian Bay Country

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Rowe’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Pump House / Hose Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher Mill Property (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Frame Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Simon Orchard - First Settler

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), July 1, 2012

2. The Founding of Paisley Marker

of Paisley (about 120 meters away); Samuel Thomas Rowe (about 120 meters away); The Elliot Block (about 150 meters away); The Foundry Chimney (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).

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 519 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.