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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Thieves went on a break-in spree in Elora in 1920

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Alma flax mill destroyed by fire in February,1921; ends industry here

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

First local temperance groups were organized in the 1850s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Mount Forest doctor sued patients husband for slander in 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

A couple of marriages ran amuck in Wellington County in 1901

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Trip to Elora reunion resulted in tragedy, trial for Mount Forest man

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

United Farmers of Ontario held huge picnic at Elora in 1920

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Harriston furniture factory destroyed by fire in 1920

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Wedding of young Fergus woman was social highlight for town in 1889

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Funeral of Mayor Thomas Goldie was big event in 1892

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

United Farmers became major political force in 1919

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Woman abandoned infant near Mount Forest in 1886

by Wellington Advertiser