Richmond Hill

History of Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox The Oak Ridges community derives its name from the Oak Ridges Moraine, an landform that was created around 12,000 years ago when the massive glaciers of the last ice age retreated. This climatic event resulted in the formation of a landscape characterized by ... Continue Reading » about Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Richmond Hill

History of Rural Richmond Hill Rural Richmond Hill was initially settled in the 1800s by pioneer families who had ancestors from Germany, Ireland, England or Scotland. Many of these families migrated from Pennsylvania and Upstate New York to settle here. The original land grants were typically, ... Continue Reading » about Rural Richmond Hill

History of West Gormley West Gormley is a community, in Richmond Hill established back in 1905. The CN Railway originally known as the James Bay Railway laid down tracks through West Gormley in 1906. Below the Stouffville Sideroad a two story station was constructed in 1907. This development ... Continue Reading » about West Gormley Richmond Hill

History of Jefferson Richmond Hill During the 1840s this particular neighbourhood gained recognition, as Jefferson. The Jefferson family played a role in establishing themselves as settlers in the area having arrived from Yorkshire, England in the 1830s. The name "Jefferson" can be traced ... Continue Reading » about Jefferson Richmond Hill

History of Devonsleigh The rich farmlands, forests and flowing streams that shape the landscape of this area created a settlement, for the native people who established a village in this part of Richmond Hill between 1300 1550 AD. The first European settlers arrived during the 1700s and early ... Continue Reading » about Devonsleigh Richmond Hill

History of North Leslie The Oak Ridges Moraine, a land formation that dates back, to the ice age about 12,000 years ago has long been a defining feature of this region. In 2010 Richmond Hill granted permission, to developers to build the North Leslie neighbourhood while also taking measures to ... Continue Reading » about North Leslie Richmond Hill