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Valuing Our History

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

Arsonist set fire to Peoples Mills in Guelph in 1864

Queens Plate horse race was run at Guelph in 1864

Derailed car of coal plugged CNR line in Guelph in 1953

Argument in Mount Forest resulted in second 1868 homicide

Mount Forest doctor was acquitted on 1868 murder charge

Two-ring circus appeared in Mount Forest in 1887

Garafraxa widow was unsuccessful in bringing suit against the county

Mount Forests Rube Allyn led a remarkable life in U.S.

Management of Wellington County Poor House had vocal critics

Detective John Wilson Murray investigated The Minto Mystery

Corpse found near Harriston was tagged The Minto Mystery

Man killed by train at 1899 Palmerston Orange celebration