Articles, Documents, and Newspaper Clippings

A Map of Tecumseth Township - A map of the former Township of Tecumseth, 1881. A lot of villages which are no longer in existence can be seen on this map. Also shown is the location of the Hamilton and Northwest Railroad, most of which is no longer in existence.

Archeologists Pleased With Dig - An article about an archeological dig which took place in the former Township of Tecumseth in 1977. During the dig, an archeologist from the University of Toronto uncovered a village that appeared to have had a population of nearly 1000 people.

Thompsonville: A History of the Church and Community - A history of the community of Thompsonville and its United Church. Thompsonville was located on the 13th Line of New Tecumseth at the Nottawasaga River.

Rich Hill: The Church and Cemetery - A detailed two page history of the Rich Hill United Church. Article contains information on the Sunday School, Cemetery, and notable church events. Please note that the original artifact is also nearly illegible. Please click on "enlarged version" for a more readable version.

Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Simcoe for 1872/73 - Listings of early residents for the communities of Stanton and Tecumseth.