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In Picton, on the south side of Hill Street at the foot of Bay Street 1 block south of Main Street East
Here, on a secure harbour at the head of Picton Bay, several roads converged during the 1790's, including a portage to Lake Ontario. It thus became a natural shipping and distribution centre for the peninsula and by 1811 a small community had been well established. This settlement, named "Hallowell", after a Loyalist from Massachusetts, grew rapidly after 1818 when the use of steamers made the harbour more accessible. In 1823-25 the Reverend William Macauley laid out an adjacent village site which he named "Picton". The latter became the judicial and administrative centre of the District of Prince Edward in 1831. The two communities amalgamated in 1837 and were incorporated as the Town of Picton.
In Picton, on the south side of Hill Street at the foot of Bay Street 1 block south of Main Street East
Here, on a secure harbour at the head of Picton Bay, several roads converged during the 1790's, including a portage to Lake Ontario. It thus became a natural shipping and distribution centre for the peninsula and by 1811 a small community had been well established. This settlement, named "Hallowell", after a Loyalist from Massachusetts, grew rapidly after 1818 when the use of steamers made the harbour more accessible. In 1823-25 the Reverend William Macauley laid out an adjacent village site which he named "Picton". The latter became the judicial and administrative centre of the District of Prince Edward in 1831. The two communities amalgamated in 1837 and were incorporated as the Town of Picton.
296 County Road 7, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Discover one of Ontario’s natural wonders at Lake on the Mountain Park.
11275 Loyalist Parkway, Glenora, ON K0K 2T0
At the road near the west dock is the former Stage and Ferry Hotel. The picturesque red courtyard barns next door to the west were built to contain stables and a dairy for the hotel.
59 Hatchery Lane, Glenora, ON K0K 2T0
Peter Van Alstine, an early settler from New York State, is one of the region's most influential historical figures.
347 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Built as a private residence in 1864, the Ross McMullen House later served as the home of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 for over 6 decades.
375 Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
The Crystal Palace is probably the last remaining example of many inspired by Sir Joseph Plaxton’s original in London, England.
44 Union St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
An Act of the legislature of Upper Canada in 1831 named Prince Edward County a separate judicial district.
23 & 35 Church Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Macaulay Heritage Park is an attractive historic site featuring many points of interest.
224 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
A feature on the main Street is the Regent Theatre (1918) with one of the few remaining vaudeville fly towers. It now offers live theatre and movies.
172 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
The Stevenson Building, (c.1835) was originally a feed store with mill behind and is now offices, stores and apartments.
2 Ross St Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Built in 1866, the hall has significant heritage value in the local community and is a designated landmark under the Ontario Heritage Act.
35 Church St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
The historic former Church of St. Mary Magdalene, now a museum on the grounds of Macauley Heritage Park.
Built before 1839, this home, a fine example of "Loyalist Neo-Classical" architecture, was the main building of the West Lake Boarding School between 1841 and 1865.
395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
West of Picton, The Waring House, at the intersection of Sandy Hook Road (Cty. Rd. #1) and the Parkway is an Inn and a fine example of our early stone houses.
398 Bloomfield Main St, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0
Cooper’s Mill, (now a pallet factory) in operation by one family for over 150 years
271-273 Main Street, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0
This building, dating to at least 1841, was formerly known as Corey's Hotel.
Loyalist Pkwy, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0
The Hicksites were a branch of Quakerism created following a schism in the church in the 1820's.
146 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
Tara Hall is a Georgian manor house in the village of Wellington, in Prince Edward County in Ontario, Canada. It was built by merchant and postmaster Archibald McFaul between 1837 and 1839.
290 Main Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
Built in 1885 as a Quaker Meeting House this building is now home to the Wellington Heritage Museum and features exhibits on local history.
239 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
Daniel Reynolds’ stone house (c 1792), is said to be the earliest surviving home in the County.
28 East Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
The mandate of the Prince Edward County Archives is to collect and preserve printed material having any bearing on the history of Prince Edward County.
18560 Loyalist Pkwy, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0
Built in 1867, Hillier Hall is the second oldest town hall in Prince Edward County.
