|
Blenheim, Ontario is a community located in south-central Chatham-Kent with a population of over 4800. Categories: Stub | Cities in Ontario | Ontario counties and regions ...
History
By 1783, there were French settlers in Detroit and Windsor. There were also settlers in the Niagara and Kingston region, but no real settlers to speak of in the Kent County region. In 1790, Alexander McKee negotiated a treaty with Native Indians to acquire what is now Southwestern Ontario. With this area now being British owned, settlers began moving rapidly into this new land area, and eventually, the County of Kent, and Blenheim. Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815 County Wayne County Mayor...
Nickname: The City of Roses Motto: Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario County Essex* Settled 1748 Incorporated 1854 Mayor Eddie Francis Governing body Windsor City Council MPs Joe Comartin (NDP) Brian Masse (NDP) MPPs Dwight Duncan (LIB) Sandra Pupatello (LIB) Area - City 120. ...
Heraldic Motto: Unity, Responsibility, Loyalty Corporate Motto: Building Communities, Building Lives Location of the Niagara Region within Ontario Area: 1,852 sq. ...
Murney Tower, Kingston. ...
Kent County is a historic county in the Canadian province of Ontario. ...
Western Ontario is a region of Ontario centred on London, Ontario. ...
Land began being surveyed in 1791 in Harwich township under the order of Lt.-Col. John Graves-Simcoe. Joining his crew was a man named Thomas Talbot who expressed great interest in this land, and Simcoe granted him any plot of land he so desired. He decided on a plot where present day Fingal resides. Being a man with great finances, he set out to begin road building in Southwestern Ontario in 1800. His main road was designed to go all the way to Detroit. It consequently ran directly along a ridge of high land, and on that ridge is where present day Blenheim stands. The great Talbot Project was put on hold until the completion of the War of 1812. John Graves Simcoe (February 25, 1752 – October 26, 1806) was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada (modern-day southern Ontario plus the shoreline of Georgian Bay and Lake Superior) from 1791-1796. ...
Colonel Thomas Talbot (July 19, 1771 — February 5, 1853) was born at Malahide Castle in Ireland. ...
Combatants United States Native Americans United Kingdom, Canadian colonial forces Native Americans First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson Isaac Brock†George Prevost Tecumseh†Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6...
After the war, great settlers began arriving to this area to live peaceful lives after a violent war. Settlers also came via boats from England after a violent war there with France. After timber clearing, this land was ready for growth. Blenheim, itself was established in 1825-1850. It was amidst of 10 miles of dense forest, and its development lagged behind other close by settlements. Albert Robertson purchased this land, and after trading hands over a few years, Harvey Halstead, Thomas Lynch, and George Hughson were the first three lot tenants who built homes. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi Population - 2005 est. ...
Blenheim's primary resource was of course, timber. Once the bush was cleared adequately in about 1900, farming took over as the key resource of Blenheim with its rich soil, and ideal climate.
By 1874, Blenheim had a full list of occupants varying in professions from dentistry to carpentry. In 1866, a town hall was built, fit for a village, ready to emerge as an important voice in Kent County. Blenheim became an official town in 1885. A Dentist and Dental Assistant perform surgery on a patient. ...
A carpenter is a skilled craftsman who performs carpentry -- a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing buildings, furniture, and other large objects out of wood. ...
In 1888, a magnificent church for the large Methodist population was built. It was the finest that could be found in the area. The telephone was introduced to Blenheim in 1885 by Bell. Electricity came in 1888. A full-fledged fire department arrived in 1891. A railway arrived in 1894 and traveled through Blenheim to Windsor. The first high school was built in 1900. The Methodist movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity. ...
Look up Telephone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
As cars became more and more popular, Blenheim paved its first street in 1920, opening a period of enormous growth. Prohibition gave Blenheim a chance to grow as many men were involved in illegal rum running operation for larger centres. In 1924, W.G. Thompson opened a grain mill for local farmers and is still present today.
Blenheim proceeded to grow through the "Starving 30s", and the "War-Torn 40s". The period of 1950 to the present time has seen Blenheim mature into a town of 4,800.
Demographics According to the May 2001 census, the population of Blenheim was 4.780 people, compared with a resident population in the province of Ontario of 11,410,050 people. The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ...
Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total...
Media - Blenheim News Tribune: A weekly newspaper published every Wednesday.
Sports
Ice Hockey Blenheim is home to the Blenheim Blades. The Blenheim Blades are a Junior C team based out of Blenheim, Ontario. ...
External Links |
Feeds |
Contact