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Valuing Our History

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

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Chain stores first appeared in Wellington 100 years ago

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Career of promising young MPP ended in 1934 car crash

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Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934

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Unpopular Pilkington couple was stripped, tarred in 1872

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Historic cemetery in Eramosa was established in 1873

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Tornado cut a 60-mile swath through Wellington in 1908

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New Health Unit building opened 50 years ago

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Stephen Springer adopted Wellington County as his home

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Prominent Fergus citizens fought in 1883 bar room brawl

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Fergus widow horrified at empty grave of her husband

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Two English airmen killed in 1941 crash near Monck

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Elora virtually closed down for funeral of J.C. Mundell