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CHELTENHAMIn 1820, Charles Haines, a trained millwright, moved to the area now known as Cheltenham and soon built a gris...
08/08/2025

CHELTENHAM
In 1820, Charles Haines, a trained millwright, moved to the area now known as Cheltenham and soon built a gristmill on the Credit River. Following in his father's footsteps, in 1847 Ebenezer Haines built a sawmill and a planing mill right beside Charles' mill. With the industry taking off, Charles rebuilt his gristmill and renamed it 'Cheltenham Mill' after his birthplace Cheltenham, England. By the 1850s, Cheltenham was a booming little town that included three hotels, a general store, a school, two distilleries, a blacksmith, and a church. Cheltenham was thriving but in 1887 a devastating fire destroyed much of the commercial centre. In 1914, the Cheltenham Brickworks brought new industry to the area and the goods made were shipped across Canada and internationally!
Although Cheltenham was once a flourishing town bursting with business and opportunity, in 1948 another fire destroyed dams and in 1954 Hurricane Hazel washed the remains of the dam away thus ending the industry-fueled era created by the Haines family.
There are still echoes of the old Cheltenham if you visit today. Check out the Cheltenham General Store next time you drop by the village. It is the same building built in 1887 by Fred Haines!

Check out the CHF website for more information on Cheltenham
https://caledonheritagefoundation.com/communiti

Photo Credits
1. Peel Archives
2. Google Maps

CALEDON VILLAGESettlement began in 1820 when two former militiamen, Allen Eddy and James McNabb, and United Empire Loyal...
07/13/2025

CALEDON VILLAGE
Settlement began in 1820 when two former militiamen, Allen Eddy and James McNabb, and United Empire Loyalist, William Mattice, took up their respective military and Loyalist land grants at the crossroads of what is now Hurontario and Charleston Sideroad. By 1846, the village was taking off and already had a schoolhouse, a general store, town hall, and post office. In 1871, the village became connected to the Toronto Grey & Bruce Railway, and although the stop was originally named Charleston, it was renamed Caledon after the post office. Caledon Village continued to be a booming agricultural hub as well as a thriving business area that leveraged all the local goods supplied by farmers including a creamery, a cheese factory, potato storehouse, and a granary. Throughout the 20th century, the area expanded with the introduction of the car, and eventually Hurontario St. was widened to accommodate the traffic. Although the village has evolved from having just a few small dirt tracks to becoming a major intersection with a provincial highway, some elements of the original Caledon Village still exist. Next time you are driving around the Village, see if you can spot some of the original buildings. đź‘€
For more information be sure to check out the CHF website - https://caledonheritagefoundation.com/communities-caledon-village/

Photo Credit:
#1 - Caledon Library
#2 - Google Maps

We all know and love the Caledon East Community Centre, but did you know that it used to be Memorial Hall? On June 2, 20...
07/11/2025

We all know and love the Caledon East Community Centre, but did you know that it used to be Memorial Hall? On June 2, 2025, the Caledon Heritage Foundation unveiled the new Caledon East Community Memorial Hall Plaque located at 6085 Old Church Road, just west of Fire Station 303. This plaque highlights the history and legacy of Memorial Hall and is placed next to salvaged stones from the original building. While out on your summer walks and adventures, be sure to stop by this plaque and learn more about this special community hub and some local history!

INGLEWOODWhen the Hamilton & Northwestern Railway and the Credit Valley Railway arrived in 1877-79 the area's name cause...
06/30/2025

INGLEWOOD
When the Hamilton & Northwestern Railway and the Credit Valley Railway arrived in 1877-79 the area's name caused some confusion between the Railways and the Post Office. Referred to as Sligo or Sligo Junction by the Railways, Riverdale or Riverdale Junction and then Inglewood by the Post Office. Reportedly a traveller from Toronto asked for a ticket to Riverdale, was given a ticket to Sligo, and when coming to the stop the conductor announced 'Inglewood!'
Prior to the railways, the village saw its first wave of business when Thomas Corbett dammed the Credit River and built a wool mill in 1843. Inglewood grew into a bustling village having a school, a hotel, a granary, a general store, a blacksmith, a community hall, and countless other businesses. The village continues to thrive to this day with new businesses opened in some of the original buildings.

The photos show the same buildings at the corner of McLaughlin Road. and MacDonald Street. (photo 1 = circa early 1900s, photo 2 = 2025)
Next time you visit Inglewood, stop by this location to see a piece of Caledon history!

For more information on Ingelwood's history, check out the CHF's website https://caledonheritagefoundation.com/communities-inglewood/

Image Credit:
1. Region of Peel Archives
2. Google Maps

CALEDON EASTSettled in 1821, Caledon East straddles the townships of Albion and Caledon.The first settlers formed a clos...
06/15/2025

CALEDON EAST
Settled in 1821, Caledon East straddles the townships of Albion and Caledon.
The first settlers formed a close community along Airport Road and developed the area into a vibrant small village with many thriving businesses. As commerce grew, the Hamilton & Northwestern Railway arrived and in 1888, the H&NW Railway became part of the Grand Trunk Railway which greatly boosted Caledon East's economy.

Read more about Caledon East's history on the CHF Website https://caledonheritagefoundation.com/communities-caledon-east/

Image credit: Caledon East Station ca. 1905 - Courtesy of Marion Nelson

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