Markham

History of Unionville Markham The initial settlers of Unionville were a group of immigrants who arrived here, from the United States in 1794. Led by William Berczy this community consisted of sixty four families who played a role in establishing several of Markham's neighbourhoods. Philip ... Continue Reading » about Unionville Markham

History of Milliken Mills Markham Milliken Mills originally known as Millikens Corners was established in 1807 by Norman Milliken, a United Empire Loyalist, from New Brunswick. He settled on Lot 1 Concession V in Markham. Wasted no time in setting up a sawmill along the banks of the Little Rouge ... Continue Reading » about Milliken Mills Markham

History of German Mills Markham Markham was originally settled in 1794 when sixty four families, totaling 186 individuals of descent arrived. These families had initially intended to receive their land, for farming in Upper New York State. Ended up as tenant farmers instead. Led by William Berczy ... Continue Reading » about German Mills Markham

History of Bayview Glen & Country Club Markham Stonefarm Park, located on Apricot Street, features a historic hedgerow that used to line the driveway from Steeles Avenue East to the Stone family farmhouse. Although the farmhouse no longer exists due to neighbourhood development, the hedgerow ... Continue Reading » about Bayview Glen & Country Club Markham

History of Thornhill Markham Thornhill Markham got its name from a man named Benjamin Thorne, who arrived in the valley that is now known as Thornhill in 1820. Thorne set up a sawmill and a grist mill, along the banks of the Don River. Later he expanded his operations to include a flour mill, ... Continue Reading » about Thornhill Markham

History of Buttonville Markham The first person to settle in this region was Major John Button, who organized a volunteer cavalry brigade, in Upper Canada. As a reward for his loyalty to the crown he received a 200 acre land grant that is now known as Buttonville. The community developed around a ... Continue Reading » about Buttonville Markham