Newbury, Ontario
Encyclopedia
Newbury is a village in the Canadian
province of Ontario
, located in Middlesex County
. It is located in the southwestern corner of the county, entirely surrounded by the municipality of Southwest Middlesex
.
was built through the area. The settlement was originally known as Ward's Station, but was renamed in 1854 after the namesake village in England
since most of the residents were of English and Irish origin. That same year, the post office opened with Robert Thompson as first postmaster.
By 1872, Newbury's population had reached 750 people. The following year it was incorporated as a village. During those early years, Newbury had a flourmill, seven hotels, three churches, a school, library, fire hall, and a basket factory.
In 1967, the Four Counties General Hospital opened, followed by the Newbury Medical Clinic in 1972.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, located in Middlesex County
Middlesex County, Ontario
Middlesex County is a primarily rural county in Southwestern Ontario. Landlocked, the county is bordered by Huron and Perth counties on the north, Oxford County on the east, Elgin County on the south, and Chatham-Kent and Lambton County on the west.The seat is the city of London, although the city...
. It is located in the southwestern corner of the county, entirely surrounded by the municipality of Southwest Middlesex
Southwest Middlesex, Ontario
Southwest Middlesex is a municipality in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.The restructured municipality of Southwest Middlesex was incorporated on January 1, 2001. This amalgamation joined the Villages of Glencoe and Wardsville with the Townships of Ekfrid and Mosa. Southwest Middlesex had a...
.
History
The village got its start in 1851 when the Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (Ontario)
The Great Western Railway was a historic Canadian railway that operated in Canada West and later the province of Ontario, following Confederation...
was built through the area. The settlement was originally known as Ward's Station, but was renamed in 1854 after the namesake village in England
Newbury, Berkshire
Newbury is a civil parish and the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated on the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and has a town centre containing many 17th century buildings. Newbury is best known for its racecourse and the adjoining former USAF...
since most of the residents were of English and Irish origin. That same year, the post office opened with Robert Thompson as first postmaster.
By 1872, Newbury's population had reached 750 people. The following year it was incorporated as a village. During those early years, Newbury had a flourmill, seven hotels, three churches, a school, library, fire hall, and a basket factory.
In 1967, the Four Counties General Hospital opened, followed by the Newbury Medical Clinic in 1972.
Demographics
Population trend:- Population in 2006: 439
- Population in 2001: 422
- Population in 1996: 430
- Population in 1991: 419