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Anyone
who lives in Lambton County knows that this region of Southwestern
Ontario has amazing characteristics. Not only is Lambton County a
beautiful place to live or visit, the people of this county are hard
working and down to earth. They have a history of extending their hands
to help their fellows.
These
attributes are shared by the people of all townships in Lambton County.
Through prosperous times and through difficult times, the people of
Lambton County have worked together.
Each
of the 10 townships - Bosanquet, Brooke, Dawn, Enniskillen, Euphemia,
Moore, Plyrnpton, Sarnia, Sombra and Warwick - have unique traditions to
call their own.
Bosanquet
has beauty that comes from such natural surroundings as Rock Glen, the
Fineries and the Aux Saubles River. Tourists travel here each year to
enjoy the lakeside escape - Grand Bend.
Brooke
Township has strong roots anchored in its railway history. It can
contribute much of its existence to this era. Agriculture also plays an
important role in this township as is evident around Alvinston.
Dawn
Township is centered in the agricultural community. When traveling
anywhere through
Lambton one sees much farmland. In Dawn probably has the greatest
agricultural activity. Rutherford serves as home to Dawn's township
office.
Enniskillen
is most famous for its oil boom. No matter where one is traveling,
whether it be through Petrolia or Oil Springs, one can see evidence from
that era.
Euphemia
Township is another that bears rural roots and is scattered with quaint
little country shops. Florence and Shetland are located here.
Moore
Township at one time boasted the largest population of all Lambton. This
was because of its location along the river. Today several towns are
located here, Mooretown, Corunna and Courtright.
Plympton
is famous for its ghost town of Errol. Tales of this town can still be
heard to this day.
Sarnia
Township of course, boasts the biggest town in the county. Sarnia is
surrounded by the beauty of both the St. Clair River and Lake Huron and
is a bustling border town.
To
this day, Sombra is well known for its ferry transportation to the
United States. It has also become a quaint little get away along the
river.
Warwick
Township is known for the salt mines that used to be located there and
is also known for the picturesque village of the same name.
County
of Lambton - 150 years |