Founding of Parry Sound
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About 1857 James and William Gibson erected a sawmill at the mouth of the Seguin River. William Beatty, with his sons James and William, acquired the mill in 1863, and the following year were granted a licence of occupation for some 800 ha. In addition to lumbering, they laid out a town plot, promoted settlement, opened a store, built a church, constructed roads, and operated boats on Lake Huron and a stage service to Bracebridge. William "Governor" Beatty (1835-1898) lived here and managed the family's enterprises which stimulated the growth of Parry Sound. Incorporated as a town in 1887, it was named in honour of Sir William Edward Parry, noted Arctic explorer.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
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The District of Parry Sound
The Town of Parry Sound
On the grounds of the municipal building
on the southeast corner of Seguin and Gibson streets
N 45 20.619 W 80 02.118
Recorded June 2009. Check current access before visiting.
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