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'''Woodville''' is a community in [[Kawartha Lakes, Ontario|Kawartha Lakes]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is located west of [[Lindsay, Ontario|Lindsay]]. Population is approx. 650.
'''Woodville''' is a community in [[Kawartha Lakes, Ontario|Kawartha Lakes]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is located west of [[Lindsay, Ontario|Lindsay]]. The population is 718 (2021).


==History==
==History==
Known in the late 19th century as Irish Corners, the name of the town was changed to Woodville after the completion of the post office under postmaster John Morrison. In 1871 the [[Toronto and Nipissing Railway]] was built through the flourishing settlement and in 1878 Woodville became a police village.
Known in the late 19th century as Irish Corners, the name of the town was changed to Woodville after the completion of the post office under postmaster John Morrison. In 1871 the [[Toronto and Nipissing Railway]] was built through the flourishing settlement and in 1878 Woodville became a police village, and incorporated in 1884.


Woodville had a town hall, lock-up, [[gristmill|grist-mill]], two [[foundries]], a cheese factory, [[planing mill]] and sash and door factory, a number of dry goods stores, mechanics' shops, and three hotels. It also had its own brick school house, with two teachers, and two churches – one [[Presbyterian Church in Canada|Presbyterian]], the other [[Methodist Church of Canada|Methodist]]. Today, the [[cheese]] factory, [[rail station]], [[gristmill]], [[auto mechanic|mechanics]] shops, and [[hotel]]s have all been shut down.
Woodville had a town hall, lock-up, [[gristmill|grist-mill]], two [[foundries]], a cheese factory, [[planing mill]] and sash and door factory, a number of dry goods stores, mechanics' shops, and three hotels. It also had its own brick school house, with two teachers, and two churches – one [[Presbyterian Church in Canada|Presbyterian]], the other [[Methodist Church of Canada|Methodist]]. Today, the [[cheese]] factory, [[rail station]], [[gristmill]], [[auto mechanic|mechanics]] shops, and [[hotel]]s have all been shut down.


Woodville now is home to one [[cafe|restaurants]], one [[convenience store|variety stores]], a [[post office]], one [[fuel station|gas station]], a [[bank]], a [[curling]] [[ice rink|rink]] and [[sports arena|arena]], two [[baseball diamond]]s and a newer [[primary school|school]], first built in 1923.
Woodville now is home to two [[cafe|restaurants]], one [[convenience store|variety store]], a [[post office]], a [[curling]] [[ice rink|rink]] and [[sports arena|arena]], two [[baseball diamond]]s and a newer [[primary school|school]], first built in 1923.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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The local [[post office]] on King St. serves locals with [[PO Box|lock boxes]].
The local [[post office]] on King St. serves locals with [[PO Box|lock boxes]].

== Demographics ==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Woodville had a population of 718 living in 275 of its 295 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:718-826}}|826|1}} from its 2016 population of 826. With a land area of {{cvt|2.28|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|718|2.28|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=9810001201 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=Sep 2, 2022}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Malcolm Bruce Jackson]], politician
* [[Malcolm Bruce Jackson]], politician
* [[Bruce McArthur]], accused serial killer<ref>http://nationalpost.com/feature/bruce-mcarthur-small-town-sock-salesman-to-accused-serial-killer</ref>
* [[Billy McGimsie]], hockey hall of famer who played for the Stanley Cup-winning [[Kenora Thistles]]
* [[Billy McGimsie]], hockey hall of famer who played for the Stanley Cup-winning [[Kenora Thistles]]
* [[Adam Rogers (Canadian football)|Adam Rogers]], CFL player
* [[Adam Rogers (Canadian football)|Adam Rogers]], CFL player
* [[Tom Thornbury]], NHL player
* [[Tom Thornbury]], NHL player
* [[James Barker Band|James Barker]], country musician
* [[James Barker Band|James Barker]], country musician

* Rev. Dr. William Ann Cameron,D.D., LLD, Moderator, Presbyterian Church of Canada, 1953
==See also==
*[https://www.instagram.com/katgallaghur/ Kat Gallagher], Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/9rk62h/i_was_trying_to_be_as_accurate_as_possible_and/ front pager], viral [https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/is-it-me-youre-looking-for-local-costume-goes-viral-754231 Halloween costume] extraordinaire and all around gem of a girl
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* [[List of unincorporated communities in Ontario]]


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Latest revision as of 14:41, 22 September 2024

Woodville
Village
Woodville is located in City of Kawartha Lakes
Woodville
Woodville
Woodville is located in Southern Ontario
Woodville
Woodville
Coordinates: 44°23′08″N 78°59′13″W / 44.38556°N 78.98694°W / 44.38556; -78.98694
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
MunicipalityKawartha Lakes
Established1878
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
718
Postal code
K0M
Area code705

Woodville is a community in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. It is located west of Lindsay. The population is 718 (2021).

History

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Known in the late 19th century as Irish Corners, the name of the town was changed to Woodville after the completion of the post office under postmaster John Morrison. In 1871 the Toronto and Nipissing Railway was built through the flourishing settlement and in 1878 Woodville became a police village, and incorporated in 1884.

Woodville had a town hall, lock-up, grist-mill, two foundries, a cheese factory, planing mill and sash and door factory, a number of dry goods stores, mechanics' shops, and three hotels. It also had its own brick school house, with two teachers, and two churches – one Presbyterian, the other Methodist. Today, the cheese factory, rail station, gristmill, mechanics shops, and hotels have all been shut down.

Woodville now is home to two restaurants, one variety store, a post office, a curling rink and arena, two baseball diamonds and a newer school, first built in 1923.

Geography

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A two and one-half kilometres (one and a half miles) to the east of Woodville is an auction barn which was opened in 1961 by Norman MacIntyre and his family.

The local post office on King St. serves locals with lock boxes.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Woodville had a population of 718 living in 275 of its 295 total private dwellings, a change of -13.1% from its 2016 population of 826. With a land area of 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi), it had a population density of 314.9/km2 (815.6/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved Sep 2, 2022.
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