Lynedoch, Ontario

Lynedoch is a hamlet in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada and was named after Baron Lynedoch who served under Lord Wellington during the War of 1812.

Lynedoch is located northwest of Pine Grove, southwest of Delhi, and west of Simcoe.

History

Lynedoch's earliest known inhabitants, from around 1000-1350 AD, were the Algonquin nation. They were noted flint-workers and evidence of their skill in crafting arrowheads is still to be found in open worked field areas surrounding the village. The next wave of inhabitants were the Attawandaron nation, the Neutrals, who occupied the region from about 1350 until their absorption by the Iroquois in the year 1651. The last significant native nation to occupy the area was the Mississaugas.

During the 19th century, this hamlet had a post office, a school, tailor’s and blacksmith shops, taverns, hotels, and churches.[1]


Industry

Agriculture is the main industry in the community. Residents can purchase Dennis' Horseradish from the Jason Ryder family farm just five minutes' driving distance to the east; they are a third-generation agriculture family in the area.[2][3]

A quaint church and bank were moved to Cranberry Creek Gardens in Lynedoch for preservation and restoration. The site is now used as an event venue, hosting outdoor weddings, garden parties, concerts and wedding receptions.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Tales from Lynedoch at Simcoe Reformer
  2. ↑ Ryder Farms Inc. Archived 2012-05-25 at the Wayback Machine. information at Wholesome Pickins
  3. ↑ Dennis Horseradish Inc at Norfolk Farms
  4. ↑ Cranberry Creek Gardens at Paul's Halls
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