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2016

Deerhurst - from 1830, mail was received for the early settlers at John Gill's beer shanty at Deerhurst on the Penetang Road, midway between line 12 and line 13. On April 1st, 1863 and official post office opened near this same location and served this community until December 1912. In 1830 James Tindall, who lived across the road from Gill's, donated land from his lot 16, con. 12 farm for the first Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church and cemetery. New churches were built about 1850 and again in 1880. This church was closed in 1966. A small hamlet grew at this location which still remains today.

Circa 1830

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Deerhurst Taping Audio

CA BWGPL OH-Deerhurst-Deerhurst Audio
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2004-06-14

Parte de Oral History Collection

Audio of a group interview with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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Deerhurst Taping Summary

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2004-06-14

Parte de Oral History Collection

Summary of a group interview with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is leading the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

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Communities - West Gwillimbury