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History of Schomberg King Schomberg was first known as Brownsville, a name derived from the Brown family who settled in this area during the 1830s. The Browns, a group of four brothers, from Pennsylvania played a role in establishing the regions mill and bank. In The History of Toronto and the ... Continue Reading » about Schomberg King

History of King City King City, formerly called Springhill due, to the abundance of springs in the area was formed by combining hamlets in King Township, such as Springhill, Eversley, Kinghorn and Laskay. When the railway was established in 1853 there arose a mail delivery confusion as another ... Continue Reading » about King City

History of Pottageville Pottageville got its name from Edward Pottage, a known landowner, in the mid 1800s. The abundant forest surrounding Pottageville and the strength of the Humber River contributed to a sawmill industry with two mills running at the time during its peak. Pottageville seemed ... Continue Reading » about Pottageville King

History of Nobleton King The village of Nobleton traces its roots back, to around 1812 when it was established as a settlement. It was christened in tribute to Joseph Noble, who operated a store on the corner of lot 5 concession 9. Several of the settlers of Nobleton are honored through street ... Continue Reading » about Nobleton King

History of Rural King The King Heritage and Cultural Centre situated at 2920 King Road boasts a collection of books and artifacts that delve into the history of King Township. A visit, to this place is definitely worthwhile. In the area of King you'll find a handful of quaint hamlets at ... Continue Reading » about Rural King