Amherstburg
Town of Amherstburg, Ontario | |
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Town | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Essex |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wayne Hurst |
| • Governing body | Amherstburg Town Council |
| • Member of Parliament | Jeff Watson (CONS) |
| • Provincial Representative | Bruce Crozier (LIB) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,339 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Amherstburg (2001 population 20,339; urban population 10,849) is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 25 kilometres (15 mi) south of Detroit.
The town, across the river from the United States, was permanently established as a British military fort in 1796. During the days of the Underground Railroad, the town was often the point at which freed slaves entered Canada.
Amherstburg is home to several tourist attractions, including Fort Malden and the North American Black Historical Museum.
The local high school in Amherstburg is General Amherst High School, named after Jeffrey Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst.
Communities
- Amherstburg
- River Canard
- Amherst Pointe
- Willow Beach
- Holiday Beach
- Malden Centre
External links
- Town of Amherstburg Official Website
- Black Historical Museum Official Website
- Amherstburg Wrestling Association Backyard Wrestling Entertainment
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