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History: The story of Strathroy begins on the Buchanan family farm in the district of Omagh, Country Tyrone, Ireland. The Buchanan family estate was named Strath-Roy, translated literally from old Irish as "Valley-Red". This was the birthplace of James Buchanan, a prosperous lawyer and gentleman farmer who journeyed across the Atlantic in 1816 with his wife Elizabeth to serve his appointment as the British Consul at New York. As a direct result of his good work, he was given a grant of land of 1200 acres in Upper Canada. He named this land Strathroy after the family estate in Ireland. In 1831 he gave a portion of this land to his 17 year old son, John Stewart Buchanan who settled on it in Adelaide Township in 1832. He built a sawmill and grist mill on the Sydenham River and began to sever portions of his land to encourage new settlement. In 1856 the settlement experience unprecedented growth with the expansion of the Great Western railway. Strathroy was incorporated as a village on June 24, 1859. (Taken from "Keepin' it Local" magazine, Spring and Summer 2010 Edition)  In
1908 the Incumbent Wilfred Laurier spoke to a
crowd of people at the Dewan Station.
(Photo curteousy of Museum
Strathroy-Caradoc)Historic Maps and Photos Architectural Styles: Many fine examples of Canadian architecture from simple Ontario Cottage to Gothic Revival, Second Empire and Queen Anne are found in Strathroy. Schools Public Elementary: Caradoc North Colborne Street Metcalf Central North Meadows Elementary Southdale Public Catholic Elementary: Our Lady Immaculate St. Vincent de Paul Secondary: Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Strathroy District Collegiate Post Secondary Institutions It is approximately a 40 minute drive from Strathroy to the University of Western Ontario and 50 minutes to Fanshawe College in London. Strathroy is also about 50 minutes to Lambton College in Sarnia. Sports Facilities and Parks Strathroy Conservation Area Victoria Centennial Park Alexandra Park Strathroy Wetlands Marsh Walk Yorkview Community Park Cuddy Sports Field Trout Haven Park West Middlesex Memorial Centre Caradoc Sands Golf Course Bear Creek Golf Club Gemini Sportsplex Libraries and Museums Strathroy Library Strathroy Museum Hospitals Strathroy Middlesex General Transportation Highways 9, 39, 44 and 81 all run through Strathroy allowing you quick access to Hwy 402 and Hwy 22. Shopping Strathroy is known for its local and friendly service provided by its many vendors. Almost all of your shopping requirements can be met by shopping locally. |
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