Armstrong, Ontario
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The township is named after Samuel Armstrong,[1] an independent member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Parry Sound from 1886 to 1890.
History
Earlton began to be settled in 1900 as a lumber community by pioneers mostly from York County, soon followed by French-speaking farmers who cultivated the flat prairie-like land of the surrounding Great Clay Belt. In 1904, its post office was opened. The postmaster, Edward Albert Brasher, named the community after his son Earl.[1]
In 1921, Armstrong Township was incorporated.[1]
Demographics
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Mother tongue:[3]
- English as first language: 37.6%
- French as first language: 57.7%
- English and French as first language: 1.7%
- Other as first language: 2.6%
Transportation
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is a regional airport located in Earlton, which opened in 1937 as an emergency landing area for Trans-Canada Air Lines. The airport today serves private light aircraft. It was served by NorOntair from 1973 to 1996, and by the Air Defense Command in the 1950s.[4]
Ontario Highway 11 is the major road connecting the community with other areas in Timiskaming and beyond. The retail strip is located along 10th Street North.
See also
- List of municipalities in Ontario
- List of townships in Ontario
- List of francophone communities in Ontario
- Northern District School Area Board
References
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