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'''Sharon''' is a former village now incorporated into the municipality of the Town of [[East Gwillimbury]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], formerly the Township of East Gwillimbury. The municipal offices of the town are in Sharon. |
'''Sharon''' (formerly '''Hope''') is a former village now incorporated into the municipality of the Town of [[East Gwillimbury]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], formerly the Township of East Gwillimbury. The municipal offices of the town are in Sharon. |
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The community's most historic building is the [[Sharon Temple]], once the meeting house of the [[The Children of Peace|Children of Peace]] (or Davidites). It is part of the musical, political, religious and architectural heritage of Ontario and is now a museum and [[National Historic Site of Canada]]. The museum hosts a number of concerts and educational programs, and has hosted the Words Alive Literary Festival since 2007. |
The community's most historic building is the [[Sharon Temple]], once the meeting house of the [[The Children of Peace|Children of Peace]] (or Davidites). It is part of the musical, political, religious and architectural heritage of Ontario and is now a museum and [[National Historic Site of Canada]]. The museum hosts a number of concerts and educational programs, and has hosted the Words Alive Literary Festival since 2007. |
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In the mid to late 1980s, housing developments were built in the area around Sharon. Further developments have continued slowly around Sharon since 2002. |
In the mid to late 1980s, housing developments were built in the area around Sharon. Further developments have continued slowly around Sharon since 2002. |
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Prominent residents have included wrestling legend [[Whipper Billy Watson]], comedian [[John Candy]], Olympian [[Veronica Brenner]], and Barkley Good, creator of the 1990s pet training seminars "Joyce: Be Good!". |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The village of Sharon grew around the farm of [[David Willson (1778–1866)|David Willson]] (Lot 10, Second Conc.), the leader of the Quaker denomination known as the [[The Children of Peace|Children of Peace]]. The Children of Peace constructed a series of meeting houses on Willson's farm, which became the core of the utopian community they called Hope. They changed the name to Sharon in 1841 to acquire a post office. |
The village of Sharon grew around the farm of [[David Willson (1778–1866)|David Willson]] (Lot 10, Second Conc.), the leader of the Quaker denomination known as the [[The Children of Peace|Children of Peace]]. The Children of Peace constructed a series of meeting houses on Willson's farm, which became the core of the utopian community they called Hope. They changed the name to Sharon in 1841 (after the Sharon Temple) to acquire a post office. |
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File:SharonTemple.jpg|The [[Sharon Temple]] (1825–32) |
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File:Second Meeting House.jpg|The Second Meeting House (1842, church) |
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File:David Willsons study.jpg|[[David Willson (1778–1866)|David Willson]]'s Study (1829), Sharon Temple Museum |
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File:Doan house.jpg|[[Ebenezer Doan]] House (1819), Sharon Temple Museum |
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File:Sharon keyboard organ.jpg|Richard Coates' Keyboard Organ, Sharon Temple Museum |
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File:Rebellion box.jpg|Rebellion Box, Sharon Temple Museum |
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File:Sharon Temple Jacobs ladder.jpg|Jacob's Ladder, Sharon Temple |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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Sharon has bus service by [[York Region Transit]], as well as commuter train service from [[GO Transit]] through [[East Gwillimbury GO Station|East Gwillimbury Station]] in the southwestern corner of Sharon. |
Sharon has bus service by [[York Region Transit]] (Route 50 Queensway), as well as commuter train service from [[GO Transit]] through [[East Gwillimbury GO Station|East Gwillimbury Station]] in the southwestern corner of Sharon. |
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The area is served by [[Ontario Highway 404|Highway 404]] which is accessed via the Green Lane interchange. Before 2001, the nearest interchange was a couple of kilometres south at Davis Drive in [[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]]. Plans exist to extend the highway through East Gwillimbury and further north have been completed with highway now terminating at Woodbine Avenue in [[Ravenshoe, Ontario]]. |
The area is served by [[Ontario Highway 404|Highway 404]] which is accessed via the Green Lane interchange. Before 2001, the nearest interchange was a couple of kilometres south at Davis Drive in [[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]]. Plans exist to extend the highway through East Gwillimbury and further north have been completed with highway now terminating at Woodbine Avenue in [[Ravenshoe, Ontario]]. |
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*[[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]] south |
*[[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]] south |
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*[[Holland Landing, Ontario|Holland Landing]], west |
*[[Holland Landing, Ontario|Holland Landing]], west |
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==Government== |
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At a local level Sharon is located in East Gwillimbury Ward 2 and represented by two town councillors. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ Town of East Gwillimbury] |
*[http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ Town of East Gwillimbury] |
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*[http://www.sharontemple.ca/ Sharon Temple] |
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 25 May 2023
Sharon | |
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 The Sharon Temple | |
 Location of East Gwillimbury York Region. | |
| Coordinates: 44°6′22″N 79°26′4″W / 44.10611°N 79.43444°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Named for | Sharon Temple |
| Population | |
• Estimate () | 3,000 |
| Postal code | L0G 1V0 |
| Area code | 905 |
Sharon (formerly Hope) is a former village now incorporated into the municipality of the Town of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada, formerly the Township of East Gwillimbury. The municipal offices of the town are in Sharon.
The community's most historic building is the Sharon Temple, once the meeting house of the Children of Peace (or Davidites). It is part of the musical, political, religious and architectural heritage of Ontario and is now a museum and National Historic Site of Canada. The museum hosts a number of concerts and educational programs, and has hosted the Words Alive Literary Festival since 2007.
In the mid to late 1980s, housing developments were built in the area around Sharon. Further developments have continued slowly around Sharon since 2002.
History
[edit]The village of Sharon grew around the farm of David Willson (Lot 10, Second Conc.), the leader of the Quaker denomination known as the Children of Peace. The Children of Peace constructed a series of meeting houses on Willson's farm, which became the core of the utopian community they called Hope. They changed the name to Sharon in 1841 (after the Sharon Temple) to acquire a post office.
Transportation
[edit]Sharon has bus service by York Region Transit (Route 50 Queensway), as well as commuter train service from GO Transit through East Gwillimbury Station in the southwestern corner of Sharon.
The area is served by Highway 404 which is accessed via the Green Lane interchange. Before 2001, the nearest interchange was a couple of kilometres south at Davis Drive in Newmarket. Plans exist to extend the highway through East Gwillimbury and further north have been completed with highway now terminating at Woodbine Avenue in Ravenshoe, Ontario.
Surrounding communities
[edit]- Queensville, north
- Mount Albert, east
- Newmarket south
- Holland Landing, west
Government
[edit]At a local level Sharon is located in East Gwillimbury Ward 2 and represented by two town councillors.
See also
[edit]External links
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