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Valuing Our History

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

Drought of 1929 anticipated problems of 1930s along Grand River

Arrow Bus Lines operated a substantial transportation network

Highlights of the week in Wellington County in July 1929

Colonel J.J. Craig was public school inspector for 48 years

Glen Allan native A.B. Stewart achieved fame and fortune in Seattle

Elora-born Robert Watson became a senator

Work was abandoned on new Elora factory in 1930

Elora Furniture Company received financial aid from municipality

James A. Beatty is a largely forgotten Fergus native

J.M. Jackson was important Elora businessman in 1920s

Area farmers imported tractors from Great Britain in 1969

The glory days of the Grand Theatre in downtown Fergus