Clifford in Minto in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Clifford Heritage Building 26 Elora Street

1913

— Charles H. Willetts. Barber & Ice Cream Parlor —

Clifford Heritage Building 26 Elora Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. Clifford Heritage Building 26 Elora Street Marker

Inscription. Charles married Mary Henry from Gorrie in 1891 where he was working as a Photographer. He came to Clifford in 1893 and opened his Barbershop. He rebuilt the shop in 1913, following the great fire that destroyed three stores and two residences. George White, Barber, purchased the building in 1939 and added a residence in the rear section in 1944. The Barbershop closed in 1975 and used as storage until 1987 by W.C. Smith Wholesale. It has remained a residence since that date. Purchased in 2021 by Janet Tschirhart.

Erected 2023 by Clifford Connects Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 43° 58.182′ N, 80° 58.757′ W. Marker is in Minto, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Clifford. It is on Elora Street North 0.1 kilometers south of Geddes Street East, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Elora Street N, Minto ON N0G 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern

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Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Clifford Heritage Building 19 Elora Street (a few steps from this marker); Clifford Heritage Building 30 Elora Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifford Heritage Building 15 Elora Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2 Elora Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansion House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Founding of Clifford (about 90 meters away); Clifford Cenotaph (about 120 meters away); Clifford Schoolhouse Bell (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. Clifford Heritage Building 26 Elora Street Marker

On the right of the door

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.