Historical societies host walking tour of significant sites in downtown Drayton
The Mapleton Historical Society and Wellington County Historical Society hosted a walking tour of downtown Drayton on Sept. 7.
About 20 people enjoyed the event, despite rainy weather.
Paul Day welcomed everyone to the tour and Jean Campbell gave a brief power point presentation featuring some pictures from the past.
Floyd Schieck led the group from the fire hall through the route, providing a brief history of the various stops on the walking tour, which included the sites where Noeker’s Mill, the Drayton Tile Yard, the Canadian Flax Mill and Fox’s Hotel were located.
The 90-minute tour was followed by refreshment and a question period.
