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Spencerville, Ontario, Canada - Spencerville, Ontario, Canada - Church of St. Laurence O’Toole 48 Centre Street, Spencerville, ONTARIO Established 1888 Source: Google maps
Credit for the village's founding is given to David Spencer, for whom the village is named after. Spencer's father built the first mill here in 1811 which inspired further settlement, and a village gradually grew surrounding the property.
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Spencerville, Ontario, Canada - Church of St. Laurence O’Toole
48 Centre Street, Spencerville, ONTARIO
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48 Centre Street, Spencerville, ONTARIO
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1869 - Spencerville
"Spencerville — A Village in the Township of Edwardsburgh, County Grenville, 22 miles from Brockville, the County Town. Land averages $10 per acre. Population 100."
1873
SPENCERVILLE, a thriving post village, in Grenville co., Ont., on the St. L. & O. R., miles from Prescott. It contains a telegraph office, and several stores and mills. Pop. 250.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873
1888 - Church of St. Laurence O’Toole established at Spencerville
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1895 - Spencerville
Spen'cerville, a post-village in Grenville co, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Railway, 9 miles N. of Prescott. It contains several stores and mills. Pop. 250.
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Spencerville:
Spencerville Mill and Museum: Start your visit with a trip to the Spencerville Mill and Museum, a historic gristmill that dates back to 1835. It's a great place to learn about the village's history and the role the mill played in its development. The museum features exhibits on local history and milling techniques.

Spencerville Fair: If you're lucky enough to visit during the annual Spencerville Fair, you're in for a treat. This traditional agricultural fair takes place every September and features livestock shows, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, live music, food vendors, and much more. It's a true taste of rural Ontario.

Rideau Canal Lockstation: The nearby Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful place to explore. Visit the local lockstation and watch boats as they navigate the locks. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the canal, have a picnic, or simply enjoy the serene waterside views.

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