Goderich, Ontario
Goderich is a town in the Ontario, Canada. It is the county seat of Huron County. The town was founded by William Dunlop in 1827.[2] It is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich.[3] The town was officially incorporated in 1850.
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| Coordinates: 43°44′N 81°42′W / 43.733°N 81.700°WCoordinates: 43°44′N 81°42′W / 43.733°N 81.700°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Huron |
| Founded | 1827 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Deb Shewfelt |
| • Deputy Mayor | John Grace |
| • Federal riding | Huron–Bruce |
| • Prov. riding | Huron–Bruce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.91 km2 (3.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,521 |
| • Density | 950.8/km2 (2,463/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N7A |
| Website | www.goderich.ca |
The population of Goderich is 7,521 in 2011. The area of the town is 7.91 square kilometers.[1]
Goderich is located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron, at the mouth of the Maitland River. Queen Elizabeth II said that Goderich was "the prettiest town in Canada." But no reigning monarch has ever visited the town.[4] Tourism is important to the local economy.[5] Tourists come for the sunsets over the lake.
Historic sites
Goderich contains many places that are listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places (CRHP). The Huron Historic Gaol is a National Historic Site. It served as the prison of Huron County from its opening in 1842 until 1972.[6]
Goderich, Ontario Media
Plan of the town of Goderich, 1829
Black and white aerial photograph of The Square in Goderich,Ontario. Photograph shows the old courthouse.
County Courthouse-The Square- Goderich- Ontario. A historic place in Southwestern Ontario
Felled trees and demolished buildings along a road in Goderich after the tornado.
Salt mining is an important economic activity in Goderich.
Huron Historic Gaol- Huron County Gaol National Historic Site of Canada- Goderich- Ontario
Huron County Museum, Goderich, Ontario, photo by Jay Smith
Port of Goderich, Harbour, photo by Jay Smith
The old CPR station in Goderich, Ontario
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Goderich, Ontario (Code 3540028) census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ↑ "historic plaque". ontarioplaques.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ↑ "historic plaque". ontarioplaques.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ↑ "Huron Stewardship Council". Stewardship Network of Ontario. Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ↑ "Statistics on Goderich". Town of Goderich. Archived from the original on 2008-04-30. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ↑ "historic gaol site". Huron County. Archived from the original on 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Other websites
Media related to Goderich, Ontario at Wikimedia Commons
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