History of Spencerville, Ontario, Canada

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."
The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory: Containing Concise Descriptions of Cities, Towns and Villages in the Province...
Henry McEvoy January 1, 1869 Robertson & Cook

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

www.gcatholic.org

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.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Spencerville, a post-village of Grenville co., Ontario, on the Canadian Pacific R., 9 miles N. of Prescott. Pop. 400.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

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.

Spencerville Covered Bridge: Don't miss the picturesque... Read MORE...