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Shelburne, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shelburne, Ontario

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Town of Shelburne
Shelburne's Town Centre, as seen at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 10.
Shelburne's Town Centre, as seen at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 10.
Official logo of Town of Shelburne
Logo
Motto: A people place - A change of pace
The map shows the location of Shelburne. The red spot is Dufferin County.
The map shows the location of Shelburne. The red spot is Dufferin County.
Settled Early 1860s
Incorporated as a Village 1879
Incorporated as a Town 1977
Government
 - Mayor Ed Crewson
 - Deputy Mayor Ken Bennington
 - Councillor Walter Benotto
A.J. Cavey
Randy Chambers
Geoff Dunlop
Tom Egan
Area
 - Total 4.54 km² (1.8 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 - Total 4,122
 - Density 908.2/km² (2,352.2/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 519
Website: Town of Shelburne's Official Site

Shelburne, Ontario (2006 population 5,149) is a town in the Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 89. Shelburne is most known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August.[1]

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[edit] History

In the early 1860s, the founder of the town Shelburne, William Jelly, found his way through the bushes to choice lot in Melancthon and built several cabins in the area.

As Melancthon began developing in the late 1840s, the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road (Now Highway 10) began, and lead to settlers moving into the Shelburne area in the 1860s. In 1865, William Jelly established the British Canadian Hotel. A post office is built shortly after, named after the Earl of Shelburne. Rapid economic growth followed and the population increased from 70 villagers in 1869 to 750 villagers in 1877, due to the new railways that were built. Shelburne was incorporated as a town in 1977.

[edit] Demographics

According to the 2006 Canada Census:[2]

  • Population: 5,149
  • 2001 to 2006 Population Change (%): 22.2
  • Number of Dwellings: 1,902
  • Density (Population/km²): 798.9
  • Land Area (km²): 6.44

[edit] Economy

Major local employers include automotive part manufacturers Johnson Controls and KTH Manufacturing. Shelburne is also home to a small retail sector and many residents commute to Orangeville, Brampton and other centres in the Greater Toronto Area.

[edit] Members in the Council

Mayor: Ed Crewson

Deputy Mayor: Ken Bennington

Councillors:

Walter Benotto
A.J. Cavey
Randy Chambers
Geoff Dunlop
Tom Egan

[edit] 2006 Municipal Election Results

Town Hall
Town Hall
Succeeded Councillors Walter Benotto A.J. Cavey Randy Chambers Geoff Dunlop Tom Egan
Votes 693 560 670 728 603
Failed Councillors Michelle Austin Kimberly Evans Frank Fender George Meunier Micah Ricci
Votes 332 467 419 365 467
Deputy Mayor Ken Bennington Lynda Buffett
Votes 851 366

[edit] References

  1. ^ Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Contest
  2. ^ 2006 Canada Census

[edit] External links


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