Newbury, Ontario
| Newbury | |
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| — Village — | |
 Newbury
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| Coordinates: 42°41′00″N 81°47′50″W / 42.6833333°N 81.79722°WCoordinates: 42°41′00″N 81°47′50″W / 42.6833333°N 81.79722°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Middlesex |
| Settled | 1851 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Diane Brewer |
| • Federal riding | Lambton—Kent—Middlesex |
| • Prov. riding | Lambton—Kent—Middlesex |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 1.85 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 236.7/km2 (613.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | N0L |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www.newbury.ca |
Newbury is a village in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Middlesex County. It is located in the southwestern corner of the county, entirely surrounded by the municipality of Southwest Middlesex.
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[edit] History
The village got its start in 1851 when the Great Western Railway was built through the area. The settlement was originally known as Ward's Station, but was renamed in 1854 after the namesake village in England since most of the residents were of English and Irish origin. That same year, the post office opened with Robert Thompson as first postmaster.[2]
By 1872, Newbury's population had reached 750 people. The following year it was incorporated as a village. During those early years, Newbury had a flourmill, seven hotels, three churches, a school, library, fire hall, and a basket factory.[2]
In 1967, the Four Counties General Hospital opened, followed by the Newbury Medical Clinic in 1972.[2]
[edit] Demographics
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Population trend:[5]
- Population in 2006: 439
- Population in 2001: 422
- Population in 1996: 430
- Population in 1991: 419
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Newbury community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3539002&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Newbury&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ a b c "The History of Newbury". The Corporation of the Village of Newbury. http://www.newbury.ca/?ID=mbyc. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. 2007-02-01. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
