Settlers were attracted to this vicinity in the 1790s by the area's rich timber resources and the water power potential of the Humber River here. By 1792 a sawmill was established on the west bank and within two decades a small hamlet, known as . . . — — Map (db m254273) HM
Weston is distinguished by many retaining walls constructed from Humber River stone. One man, skilled stonemason James Gilbert Gove, built a number of these walls, as well as the war memorial in this park. Before immigrating to Canada in 1923, . . . — — Map (db m259825) HM
[left panel] 1914 1918 In Memory of those of Weston who made the supreme sacrifice and in honour of those who served in The Great War. [right panel]1939 1945 . . . — — Map (db m259700) WM
