Simcoe County
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.
The map of Simcoe County – Vespra Township ( includes Barrie ) is linked below ( click map).
The map shows details as to settlers land, railway lines, mills and geographic names.
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.
New photos have been added to the Barrie Union Cemetery picture carousel. Of particular interest are the distinguished vaults of the Ardagh, Gowan and Bird families. some of Barrie’s first families of the mid-19th century. Also added William Lount’s tombstone ( original owner and builder of Lount’s castle.) Check out the cemetery page for other [...]
Page 1 Part I Historical Background – The Town of Barrie Page 2 Part II The New Town Page 3 The New Town part 2 Page 4 Part III The Present 1887 Page 5 The Present part 2 Share this:ShareFacebookEmail