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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

Officials feared sectarian strife after 1847 execution

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Squabbling among Irishmen escalated to a murder in 1847

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Mount Forest hosted major Jubilee festivities in 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

A major blaze threatened downtown Fergus in 1953

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Dr. Stephen Lett a pioneer in treatment of addiction

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Rockwood cheese factory produced cheddar for export

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Many small-town grocers affiliated with chains in 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Chain stores first appeared in Wellington 100 years ago

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Career of promising young MPP ended in 1934 car crash

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Unpopular Pilkington couple was stripped, tarred in 1872

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Historic cemetery in Eramosa was established in 1873

by Wellington Advertiser