The Founding of Midland
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In 1871 a group of the principal shareholders of the Midland Railway, headed by Adolph Hugel, selected this location as the northern terminus of their line which then ran from Port Hope to Beaverton. Known at the time as Mundy's Bay, the region was sparsely inhabited, but the interest aroused by their action resulted in the survey of a town site in 1872-73. Most of the lots were owned by the Midland Land Company which was controlled by the railway. The line, which soon attracted settlers to the area, was completed in 1879. The new community, named Midland, achieved its early growth through shipping and the lumber and grain trade.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
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The County of Simcoe
The Town of Midland
On King Street, 2.2 km north of Highway 12
in front of the library at King and Elizabeth Streets
Also recorded for this place: The County of Simcoe
N 44 44.918 W 79 53.075
Recorded June 2004. Check current access before visiting.
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