Carlingford, Ontario

Carlingford in Ontario

Carlingford is a community in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located about 12 km due west of Stratford, and 20 km due north of St. Marys.[1]

The name is derived from Carlingford, Ireland, where Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a father of Canadian confederation, was born.[2]

Coordinates: 43°22′57″N 81°09′07″W / 43.38250°N 81.15194°W / 43.38250; -81.15194

References

  1. ↑ "Carlingford". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Place Names of Perth County, Ontario". Perth County Ontario Gen Web. Ontario GenWeb. Retrieved 17 September 2017.


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