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Valuing Our History

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

Governor General stopped at Drayton in 1951

Four new churches were dedicated in early 1864

Effects of U.S. civil war felt in Wellington County

Stray Fergus cow derailed freight train in 1893

Oversharp cattle buyer bilked local farmers in 1893

Governor General's 1893 visit was a very big event

Raid on a Puslinch still caused a barnyard furor

Elora woman left town after two-day charivari

Woman shot Palmerston hotel clerk in 1933

Fergus' Beecher Parkhouse a memorable character

Six months in jail for throwing a stone in 1908

1908 attack on farm woman raised area's fears