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|website = [http://www.stonemills.com/ www.stonemills.com]
'''Stone Mills''' is a lower-tier [[township]] north of [[Greater Napanee]] in [[Lennox and Addington County]], [[Ontario]], Canada. According to the 2016 census, the township has a population of 7,702.
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The Township of Stone Mills was formed on January 1, 1998 through the amalgamation of the Village of Newburgh, the Township of Camden, and the Township of Sheffield.<ref>{{cite web |title=Heritage & History |url=https://www.stonemills.com/explore/heritage-history |website=www.stonemills.com |publisher=Stone Mills Township |access-date=20 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Stone Mills''' is a lower tier [[township]] located north of [[Greater Napanee]] in [[Lennox and Addington County]], [[Ontario]], Canada. According to the 2011 Canadian Census, the township has a population of 7,560.


==Communities==
==Communities==
The township of Stone Mills comprises the following communities and [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]]:
* '''Camden East Ward:''' '''Centreville''', [[Camden East]], Colebrook, '''Croydon''', Enterprise, Moscow, '''Newburgh''', Yarker; ''Chippewa'', ''Curie Station'', ''Desmond'', ''Hinch'', ''Milsap'', ''Petworth'' (partially), ''Varty Lake'', ''Wesley''; ''Barrett'', ''Lens'', ''Reidville''
* '''Sheffield Ward:''' '''Erinsville''', '''[[Tamworth, Ontario|Tamworth]]'''; ''Ballahack'', ''Clareview'', ''Gull Creek'', ''Ingle'', ''McGuire Settlement''; ''Trafford''

===Camden East===
{{Main|Camden East}}
'''Camden East''' (<small>{{coord|44|20|07|N|76|50|00|W|display=inline}}</small>) Formerly known as "Clark's Mills", Camden East grew up around the saw, grist and wool mills operated by Samuel Clark until 1866. Other local industry has included farming, paper mills (on the west side of the village), and publishing (see [[Harrowsmith Country Life]]).


===Centreville===
'''Centreville''' (<small>{{coord|44|24|25|N|76|54|17|W|display=inline}}</small>) is bisected by Lennox and Addington County Road 4. The Centreville Public School educates roughly 150 students in kindergarten to grade 8. A public fairgrounds, complete with a park and grandstand, showcases the annual Centreville Fair. The [[fair]] opens on the Friday of the Labour Day weekend, and closes by the next night. Centreville is also the location of the township's municipal offices.
'''Centreville''' (<small>{{coord|44|24|25|N|76|54|17|W|display=inline}}</small>) is bisected by Lennox and Addington County Road 4. The Centreville Public School educates roughly 100 students in kindergarten to grade 8. A public fairgrounds, complete with a park and grandstand, showcases the annual Centreville Fair. The [[fair]] opens on the Friday of the Labour Day weekend, and closes by the next night. Centreville is also the location of the township's municipal offices.


=== Centreville's Climate ===
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'''Croydon''' (<small>{{coord|44|25|15|N|76|58|42|W|display=inline}}</small>) is a farming community known for its friendly residents, rich history, beautiful scenery, and small-town charm. In the early and mid-1900s, Croydon was a well-developed farming community that featured several hotels, a general store, a church, a post office, a schoolhouse, and a [[gristmill]]. Although business and industry are currently non-existent in Croydon, many of the original buildings have been renovated and are serving as family homes. The main attraction is the beautiful [[Salmon River (Ontario)|Salmon River]], which runs through the heart of Croydon. The river is used for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.


===Croydon===
'''Erinsville''' (<small>{{coord|44|29|00|N|77|03|00|W|display=inline}}</small>) is located on [[Highway 41 (Ontario)|Highway 41]]. It was founded by Irish settlers in the late 1800s{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. Its proximity to Beaver Lake (actually two lakes, Beaver Lake North and South) makes it an ideal summer home, and is host to several small cottage communities. The Erinsville area has both the natural beauty of forests and lakes, and is also surrounded by several family-operated farms. Largely due to its low population, Erinsville has only a few commercial business in operation. These include the the Beaver Lake Variety and Gas Bar abd the Lakeview Tavern and Restaurant. Several residents also run small businesses from home, such as bait shops and PocketWatchPurveyor.com. Erinsville also is the site of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] parish.
'''Croydon''' (<small>{{coord|44|25|15|N|76|58|42|W|display=inline}}</small>) is a farming community. In the early and mid-1900s, Croydon was a well-developed farming community that featured several hotels, a general store, a church, a post office, a schoolhouse, and a [[gristmill]]. Although business and industry are currently non-existent in Croydon, many of the original buildings have been renovated and are serving as family homes. The main attraction is the [[Salmon River (Ontario)|Salmon River]], which runs through the heart of Croydon. The river is used for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.


===Erinsville===
'''[[Newburgh, Ontario|Newburgh]]''' (<small>{{coord|44|19|30|N|76|52|40|W|display=inline}}</small>), formerly an incorporated village, retains the status of a [[designated place]] in the Canadian census data. It is situated on the Napanee River, and was first founded in 1822 by Benjamin Files and Wm. V. P. Detlor. It quickly became a thriving community and home to numerous mills. Two saw mills were first built along the river in 1822 and 1825, followed by a grist mill in 1828, two flour mills in 1840, an oatmeal mill in 1861, two carding mills and a woollen mill in 1864. Other businesses such as a tannery, two axe factories, a sash, blind and door factory, a hub and rake factory, three carriage and wagon shops and two cabinet factories were also established.
'''Erinsville''' (<small>{{coord|44|29|00|N|77|03|00|W|display=inline}}</small>) is located on [[Ontario Highway 41|Highway 41]]. It was founded by Irish settlers in the late 1800s{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. It is close to Beaver Lake (actually two lakes, Beaver Lake North and South) and is host to several small cottage communities. The Erinsville area is also surrounded by several family-operated farms. Largely due to its low population, Erinsville has only a few commercial business in operation. These include the Beaver Lake Variety and Gas Bar and the Lakeview Tavern and Restaurant. Several residents also run small businesses from home. Erinsville also is the site of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] parish. Erinsville also had a train track, but it is now out of commission; a dark sky viewing area is located minutes north of Erinsville on highway 41.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stargazing in L&A |url=https://lennox-addington.on.ca/explore/dark-sky-viewing-area |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Naturally Lennox & Addington |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Newburgh===
By 1865, Newburgh had a population of 1,200, but that population quickly declined. Railway lines bypassed the village and manufacturers were unable to move goods efficiently to and from Newburgh. The village did not get the Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway line until 1884. Also, contributing to this decline were several major fires, the worst which happened in 1887 and destroyed eighty-four buildings in the centre of the village.
'''Newburgh''' (<small>{{coord|44|19|30|N|76|52|40|W|display=inline}}</small>), formerly an incorporated village, retains the status of a [[designated place]] in the Canadian census data. It is situated on the Napanee River, and was first founded in 1822 by Benjamin Files and Wm. V. P. Detlor. It quickly became a thriving community and home to numerous mills. Two saw mills were first built along the river in 1822 and 1825, followed by a grist mill in 1828, two flour mills in 1840, an oatmeal mill in 1861, two carding mills and a woollen mill in 1864. Other businesses such as a tannery, two axe factories, a sash, blind and door factory, a hub and rake factory, three carriage and wagon shops and two cabinet factories were also established.


By 1865, Newburgh had a population of 11,200, but that population quickly declined. Railway lines bypassed the village and manufacturers were unable to move goods efficiently to and from Newburgh. The village did not get the Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway line until 1884. Also, contributing to this decline were several major fires, the worst which happened in 1887 and destroyed eighty-four buildings in the centre of the village.
Today Newburgh is thriving with the Newburgh Clinic run by two doctors, Newburgh Public School and Newburgh Post Office, Newburgh United Church, Newburgh Pharmacy, Newburgh L.C.B.O., a small grocery store and a gas station, Newburgh Abram's Bakery, Second Time Treasures by Louise, Clarke Art and Projects art gallery, and Rogues' Hollow Antiques, Ontario's two largest chicken farms, and numerous small businesses such as barber shops and hair salons.

Today Newburgh has a clinic (Newburgh Clinic) run by two doctors, Newburgh Public School and Newburgh Post Office, Newburgh United Church, Newburgh Pharmacy, Newburgh L.C.B.O., a small grocery store and a gas station, Newburgh Abram's Bakery, Second Time Treasures by Louise, Clarke Art and Projects art gallery, and Rogues' Hollow Antiques, Ontario's two largest chicken farms, and other small businesses such as barber shops and hair salons. Newburgh also held an art show from 2004-2019 ''Art Among The Ruins'.''


In the [[Canada 2011 Census]], Newburgh had a population of 696, down from 725 in the 2006 census.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=DPL&Code1=350046&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=newburgh&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |title=Newburgh, Ontario census profile |publisher=Statistics Canada |work=[[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census of Population]] |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref>
In the [[Canada 2011 Census]], Newburgh had a population of 696, down from 725 in the 2006 census.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=DPL&Code1=350046&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=newburgh&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |title=Newburgh, Ontario census profile |publisher=Statistics Canada |work=[[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census of Population]] |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref>


===Tamworth===
'''[[Tamworth, Ontario|Tamworth]]''' (<small>{{coord|44|29|15|N|76|59|40|W|display=inline}}</small>) Originally settled in 1826, Tamworth received its name in 1848, the year of the great potato famine in Ireland. The area was settled by many Irish immigrants and by 1865 the population of the area was 500. In 1884 the Tamworth and Quebec Railway had three trains departing to Napanee each day. Once the forest cover had been removed the soil that remained was not of the best quality, but farmers persevered and the area included many cheese factories. Farmers could supplement their incomes cutting trees in winter to be floated down the Napanee River to mills to the south. Featured in Michael Ondaatje’s “In the Skin of Lion” Tamworth is a charming village steeped in the history of the hard work of the generations who laboured to create a life here.
{{Main|Tamworth, Ontario}}
'''Tamworth''' (<small>{{coord|44|29|15|N|76|59|40|W|display=inline}}</small>) Tamworth is the largest community in the former [[Lennox and Addington County|Sheffield Township]] of less than 1600 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 Community Profiles |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3511031&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Sheffield&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref> It was featured in [[Michael Ondaatje]]’s ''[[In the Skin of a Lion]]''.


== Demographics ==
Tamworth today is a mix of farms, homes and cottages on Beaver Lake and includes all the services of a more populated city with the charm of a village. Churches, a bank, hockey arena, a video store, restaurants, a hardware store, grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store, library and many other amenities, make for a great place to raise a family. Beaver Lake flows into the Salmon River which runs through Tamworth and this flowing water was the source of much of the commerce in the mills that form part of Tamworth’s past.
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Tamworth is home to the first [[Irish Language]] speaking area, or [[Gaeltacht]], to be announced outside [[Ireland]]. This is an important symbol of hope for the struggling [[minority language]]{{Citation needed|date=September 2008}}. See main article [[Permanent North American Gaeltacht]]. Tamworth had a Senior A amateur team from 2003 to 2005. The Braves played in the [[Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League]]. A Tier II Junior "A" team operated in 2007-2009 known as the [[Tamworth Cyclones]] in the [[Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League]]. Tamworth is the largest community in the former [[Lennox and Addington County|Sheffield Township]] of less than 1600 people [http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3511031&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Sheffield&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=].
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|footnote = Population amounts prior to 1998 are sum of Camden East Township, Sheffield Township, and Newburgh Village.
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|1976 | {{sum|3800|1240|628}}
|1981 | {{sum|3713|1184|617}}
|1986 | {{sum|3851|1240|624}}
|1991 | {{sum|4564|1380|712}}
|1996 | {{sum|4928|1572|729}}
|[[Canada 2001 Census|2001]]| 7337
|[[Canada 2006 Census|2006]]| 7568
|[[Canada 2011 Census|2011]]| 7560
|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]| 7702
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In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Stone Mills had a population of {{val|7826|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|3071|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|3436|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:7826-7702}}|7702|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|7702|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|693.71|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|7826|693.71|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000235 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=April 2, 2022}}</ref>
Other larger [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] in the township include [[Camden East]], Colebrook, Enterprise, Moscow and Yarker, while communities such Ballahack, Chippewa, Clareview, Curie Station, Desmond, Gull Creek, Hinch, Ingle, McGuire Settlement, Milsap, Petworth, Varty Lake and Wesley are known best by their local residents.

==Demographics==
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|2016_population=7,702 | 2016_pop_delta=+1.9 | 2016_land_area=709.17 | 2016_pop_density=10.9
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|2016_total_pvt_dwell=3,440 | 2016_mean_hh_income=77,520| 2016_access_date=2019-06-19
|2011_total_pvt_dwell=3169 | 2011_mean_hh_income= | 2011_access_date=2012-02-13
|2006_population=7568 | 2006_pop_delta=3.1 | 2006_land_area=688.28 | 2006_pop_density=11.0
|2011_population=7,560 | 2011_pop_delta=-0.1 | 2011_land_area=708.83 | 2011_pop_density=10.7
|2011_median_age=43.5 | 2011_median_age_m=43.7 | 2011_median_age_f=43.2
|2011_total_pvt_dwell=3,169 | 2011_mean_hh_income=70,028 | 2011_access_date=2012-02-13
|2006_population=7,568 | 2006_pop_delta=+3.1 | 2006_land_area=688.28 | 2006_pop_density=11.0
|2006_median_age=41.0 | 2006_median_age_m=41.0 | 2006_median_age_f=40.9
|2006_median_age=41.0 | 2006_median_age_m=41.0 | 2006_median_age_f=40.9
|2006_total_pvt_dwell=3122 | 2006_mean_hh_income=59,615 | 2006_access_date=2012-02-13
|2006_total_pvt_dwell=3,122 | 2006_mean_hh_income=64,826 | 2006_access_date=2012-02-13
|2001_population=7337 | 2001_pop_delta=1.5 | 2001_land_area=688.33 | 2001_pop_density=10.7
|2001_population=7,337 | 2001_pop_delta=+1.5 | 2001_land_area=688.33 | 2001_pop_density=10.7
|2001_median_age=38.7 | 2001_median_age_m=38.8 | 2001_median_age_f=38.5
|2001_median_age=38.7 | 2001_median_age_m=38.8 | 2001_median_age_f=38.5
|2001_total_pvt_dwell=3120 | 2001_mean_hh_income=58,974 | 2001_access_date=2012-02-13
|2001_total_pvt_dwell=3,120 | 2001_mean_hh_income=58,974 | 2001_access_date=2012-02-13
}}
}}


== Education ==
== Notable people from Stone Mills ==
[[Limestone District School Board]] operates an Enterprise school, a Tamworth school, a Centerville school and a Newburgh school, as well as a Catholic school in Erinsville<ref>{{cite web|author=Burgess, Susan|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/stone-mills-township-fears-prospect-of-school-closures-1.4038494|title=School closures will turn villages into ghost towns, rural residents warn|work=[[CBC News]]|date=2017-03-28|accessdate=2019-07-31}}</ref>
* [[Hammel Madden Deroche]], an Ontario lawyer and political figure from Newburgh.

* [[Manly Benson]], a Methodist minister and lecturer from Newburgh.
== Notable people ==
* [[Robert Fulford Ruttan]], a chemist, university professor and administrator from Newburgh.
* [[Weston Price]], a famous dentist, nutritionist, and author from Newburgh.
* [[Hammel Madden Deroche]], lawyer and political figure from Newburgh
* [[Sir Allen Bristol Aylesworth]], minister or labour, minister of justice and Canadian senator from Newburgh.
* [[Manly Benson]], Methodist minister and lecturer from Newburgh
* [[Robert Fulford Ruttan]], chemist, university professor and administrator from Newburgh
* [[Samuel Sobieski Nelles]], principal of Newburgh Academy for one year.
* [[Weston Price]], dentist, nutritionist, and author from Newburgh
* Bennet Allison Clancy, father of [[Holling Clancy Holling]]
* [[Sir Allen Bristol Aylesworth]], Minister of Labour, Minister of Justice and Canadian senator from Newburgh
* [[Bob Casey (third baseman)]] "Casey at Bat"
* [[Sir Gilbert Parker]] was born in Camden East 23 November 1862.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/677437/Sir-Gilbert-Parker-Baronet |title = Sir Gilbert Parker Birth |date = 2 September 2023 | publisher = Britannica}}</ref> After serving as a clerk in Haydon's General Store as a teenager,<ref name="Herrington">{{cite book |last1=Herrington |first1=Walter |title=History of the County of Lennox and Addington |date=1913 |publisher=MacMillan Company of Canada}}</ref> he was a journalist in Australia, and then moved to England in 1889. He served as a member of parliament from 1900-1918 and gained considerable reputation writing historical novels. One of his best-known works is ''[[The Seats of the Mighty]]''.
* [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/132.html Cpt. Gordon S. Clancy] - M.D., L.R.C.P., London. Member College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Decorated Royal Army Military Doctor in World War I and Prominent Pioneer of Saskatchewan was born, raised and educated in Newburgh.
* [[Larry McCormick (Canadian politician)|Larry McCormick]], storekeeper and resident of Camden East, was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the [[House of Commons of Canada]] (1993–2004) representing the electoral district of [[Hastings—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington|Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington]]. He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=68867&Language=E | archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20120910044202/http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=68867&Language=E | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 10, 2012 | title=Larry McCormick | publisher=Parliament of Canada }}</ref>
*John Thomson, founded with his brother, the Paper Mills in Newburgh.
*Marie Valleau, a stage actress who debuted in the play Kentucky, in New York in 1900.
*Miles Wesley Simkins, a businessman, was instrumental in the rebuilding of Newburgh after the great fire of 1887.
*Chris Shibley, CIS Football player, Yarker resident 1992–present


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name=SC11>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3511030&Geo2=CD&Code2=3511&Data=Count&SearchText=Stone&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |title=Stone Mills census profile |publisher=Statistics Canada |work=[[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census of Population]] |accessdate=2012-02-13}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.stonemills.com/ Township of Stone Mills]
*{{official|http://www.stonemills.com}}
* [http://lennox-addington.on.ca/e-history/virtual_exhibits/5_towns_and_industry/simkins_sewing.html]


{{Geographic location
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| Centre = Stone Mills
| North = [[Addington Highlands]]
| North = [[Addington Highlands]]
| Northeast = [[Central Frontenac, Ontario|Central Frontenac]]
| Northeast = [[Central Frontenac]]
| East = [[South Frontenac]]
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Stone Mills
Township (lower-tier)
Township of Stone Mills
Old mill in Newburgh
Old mill in Newburgh
Stone Mills is located in Southern Ontario
Stone Mills
Stone Mills
Coordinates: 44°27′N 76°55′W / 44.450°N 76.917°W / 44.450; -76.917
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyLennox and Addington
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • ReeveJohn Wise
 • Governing BodyCorporation of the Township of Stone Mills
 • MPShelby Kramp-Neuman
 • MPPDaryl Kramp
Area
[1]
 • Land709.17 km2 (273.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total
7,702
 • Density10.9/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code
K0K 1N0
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.stonemills.com Edit this at Wikidata

Stone Mills is a lower-tier township north of Greater Napanee in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada. According to the 2016 census, the township has a population of 7,702.

The Township of Stone Mills was formed on January 1, 1998 through the amalgamation of the Village of Newburgh, the Township of Camden, and the Township of Sheffield.[2]

Communities

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The township of Stone Mills comprises the following communities and hamlets:

  • Camden East Ward: Centreville, Camden East, Colebrook, Croydon, Enterprise, Moscow, Newburgh, Yarker; Chippewa, Curie Station, Desmond, Hinch, Milsap, Petworth (partially), Varty Lake, Wesley; Barrett, Lens, Reidville
  • Sheffield Ward: Erinsville, Tamworth; Ballahack, Clareview, Gull Creek, Ingle, McGuire Settlement; Trafford

Camden East

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Main article: Camden East

Camden East (44°20′07″N 76°50′00″W / 44.33528°N 76.83333°W / 44.33528; -76.83333) Formerly known as "Clark's Mills", Camden East grew up around the saw, grist and wool mills operated by Samuel Clark until 1866. Other local industry has included farming, paper mills (on the west side of the village), and publishing (see Harrowsmith Country Life).

Centreville

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Centreville (44°24′25″N 76°54′17″W / 44.40694°N 76.90472°W / 44.40694; -76.90472) is bisected by Lennox and Addington County Road 4. The Centreville Public School educates roughly 100 students in kindergarten to grade 8. A public fairgrounds, complete with a park and grandstand, showcases the annual Centreville Fair. The fair opens on the Friday of the Labour Day weekend, and closes by the next night. Centreville is also the location of the township's municipal offices.

Climate data for Centreville
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 12.5
(54.5) 		12.5
(54.5) 		25.0
(77.0) 		30.5
(86.9) 		32.0
(89.6) 		35.0
(95.0) 		38.0
(100.4) 		36.0
(96.8) 		34.5
(94.1) 		27.0
(80.6) 		19.5
(67.1) 		15.5
(59.9) 		38.0
(100.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −3.0
(26.6) 		−1.7
(28.9) 		3.6
(38.5) 		11.9
(53.4) 		19.1
(66.4) 		24.2
(75.6) 		27.0
(80.6) 		25.8
(78.4) 		20.9
(69.6) 		13.4
(56.1) 		6.6
(43.9) 		0.1
(32.2) 		12.3
(54.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.7
(18.1) 		−6.9
(19.6) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		6.5
(43.7) 		13.1
(55.6) 		18.2
(64.8) 		20.9
(69.6) 		19.7
(67.5) 		15.2
(59.4) 		8.4
(47.1) 		2.5
(36.5) 		−4.1
(24.6) 		7.0
(44.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12.5
(9.5) 		−12.0
(10.4) 		−6.6
(20.1) 		1.0
(33.8) 		7.0
(44.6) 		12.1
(53.8) 		14.7
(58.5) 		13.5
(56.3) 		9.4
(48.9) 		3.3
(37.9) 		−1.7
(28.9) 		−8.3
(17.1) 		1.7
(35.1)
Record low °C (°F) −37.0
(−34.6) 		−31.0
(−23.8) 		−28.0
(−18.4) 		−13.5
(7.7) 		−6.5
(20.3) 		0.0
(32.0) 		6.0
(42.8) 		3.5
(38.3) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−8.5
(16.7) 		−18.5
(−1.3) 		−35.5
(−31.9) 		−37.0
(−34.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 80.6
(3.17) 		57.3
(2.26) 		65.8
(2.59) 		80.5
(3.17) 		86.4
(3.40) 		81.1
(3.19) 		63.0
(2.48) 		68.7
(2.70) 		107.9
(4.25) 		94.3
(3.71) 		100.9
(3.97) 		79.0
(3.11) 		965.6
(38.02)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 38.0
(1.50) 		24.4
(0.96) 		40.0
(1.57) 		73.0
(2.87) 		86.4
(3.40) 		81.1
(3.19) 		63.0
(2.48) 		68.7
(2.70) 		107.9
(4.25) 		93.4
(3.68) 		88.9
(3.50) 		47.1
(1.85) 		811.8
(31.96)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 42.6
(16.8) 		32.9
(13.0) 		25.9
(10.2) 		7.5
(3.0) 		0.1
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.0
(0.4) 		12.0
(4.7) 		31.9
(12.6) 		153.8
(60.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 17.0 13.0 13.2 13.9 14.8 13.1 11.5 11.5 13.1 15.1 16.0 15.8 167.7
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 5.9 4.6 7.6 12.9 14.8 13.1 11.5 11.5 13.1 15.0 13.2 7.6 130.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 12.9 10.2 7.3 2.3 0.05 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.38 3.8 10.2 47.1
Source: Environment Canada[3]

Croydon

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Croydon (44°25′15″N 76°58′42″W / 44.42083°N 76.97833°W / 44.42083; -76.97833) is a farming community. In the early and mid-1900s, Croydon was a well-developed farming community that featured several hotels, a general store, a church, a post office, a schoolhouse, and a gristmill. Although business and industry are currently non-existent in Croydon, many of the original buildings have been renovated and are serving as family homes. The main attraction is the Salmon River, which runs through the heart of Croydon. The river is used for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Erinsville

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Erinsville (44°29′00″N 77°03′00″W / 44.48333°N 77.05000°W / 44.48333; -77.05000) is located on Highway 41. It was founded by Irish settlers in the late 1800s[citation needed]. It is close to Beaver Lake (actually two lakes, Beaver Lake North and South) and is host to several small cottage communities. The Erinsville area is also surrounded by several family-operated farms. Largely due to its low population, Erinsville has only a few commercial business in operation. These include the Beaver Lake Variety and Gas Bar and the Lakeview Tavern and Restaurant. Several residents also run small businesses from home. Erinsville also is the site of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Roman Catholic parish. Erinsville also had a train track, but it is now out of commission; a dark sky viewing area is located minutes north of Erinsville on highway 41.[4]

Newburgh

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Newburgh (44°19′30″N 76°52′40″W / 44.32500°N 76.87778°W / 44.32500; -76.87778), formerly an incorporated village, retains the status of a designated place in the Canadian census data. It is situated on the Napanee River, and was first founded in 1822 by Benjamin Files and Wm. V. P. Detlor. It quickly became a thriving community and home to numerous mills. Two saw mills were first built along the river in 1822 and 1825, followed by a grist mill in 1828, two flour mills in 1840, an oatmeal mill in 1861, two carding mills and a woollen mill in 1864. Other businesses such as a tannery, two axe factories, a sash, blind and door factory, a hub and rake factory, three carriage and wagon shops and two cabinet factories were also established.

By 1865, Newburgh had a population of 11,200, but that population quickly declined. Railway lines bypassed the village and manufacturers were unable to move goods efficiently to and from Newburgh. The village did not get the Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway line until 1884. Also, contributing to this decline were several major fires, the worst which happened in 1887 and destroyed eighty-four buildings in the centre of the village.

Today Newburgh has a clinic (Newburgh Clinic) run by two doctors, Newburgh Public School and Newburgh Post Office, Newburgh United Church, Newburgh Pharmacy, Newburgh L.C.B.O., a small grocery store and a gas station, Newburgh Abram's Bakery, Second Time Treasures by Louise, Clarke Art and Projects art gallery, and Rogues' Hollow Antiques, Ontario's two largest chicken farms, and other small businesses such as barber shops and hair salons. Newburgh also held an art show from 2004-2019 Art Among The Ruins'.

In the Canada 2011 Census, Newburgh had a population of 696, down from 725 in the 2006 census.[5]

Tamworth

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Main article: Tamworth, Ontario

Tamworth (44°29′15″N 76°59′40″W / 44.48750°N 76.99444°W / 44.48750; -76.99444) Tamworth is the largest community in the former Sheffield Township of less than 1600 people.[6] It was featured in Michael Ondaatje’s In the Skin of a Lion.

Demographics

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Historical census populations
YearPop.±%
1976 5,668—    
1981 5,514−2.7%
1986 5,715+3.6%
1991 6,656+16.5%
1996 7,229+8.6%
20017,337+1.5%
20067,568+3.1%
20117,560−0.1%
20167,702+1.9%
Population amounts prior to 1998 are sum of Camden East Township, Sheffield Township, and Newburgh Village.
Source: Statistics Canada:[7][8][1]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Stone Mills had a population of 7,826 living in 3,071 of its 3,436 total private dwellings, a change of 1.6% from its 2016 population of 7,702. With a land area of 693.71 km2 (267.84 sq mi), it had a population density of 11.3/km2 (29.2/sq mi) in 2021.[9]

Canada census – Stone Mills community profile
20162011
Population7,702 (+1.9% from 2011)7,560 (-0.1% from 2006)
Land area709.17 km2 (273.81 sq mi)708.83 km2 (273.68 sq mi)
Population density10.9/km2 (28/sq mi)10.7/km2 (28/sq mi)
Median age46.0 (M: 45.9, F: 46.0)43.5 (M: 43.7, F: 43.2)
Private dwellings3,440 (total)  3,169 (total) 
Median household income$77,520$70,028
References: 2016[10] 2011[11] earlier[12][13]

Education

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Limestone District School Board operates an Enterprise school, a Tamworth school, a Centerville school and a Newburgh school, as well as a Catholic school in Erinsville[14]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Stone Mills, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Heritage & History". www.stonemills.com. Stone Mills Township. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Centreville, Ontario". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. 25 September 2013. Archived from the original on July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "Stargazing in L&A". Naturally Lennox & Addington. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  5. ^ "Newburgh, Ontario census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  6. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  7. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  8. ^ "Stone Mills census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  11. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  12. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  13. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  14. ^ Burgess, Susan (2017-03-28). "School closures will turn villages into ghost towns, rural residents warn". CBC News. Retrieved 2019-07-31.
  15. ^ "Sir Gilbert Parker Birth". Britannica. 2 September 2023.
  16. ^ Herrington, Walter (1913). History of the County of Lennox and Addington. MacMillan Company of Canada.
  17. ^ "Larry McCormick". Parliament of Canada. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012.
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