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European settlement of the former city of Chatham area began with a naval dockyard in 1792, at the fork of the Thames River with McGregor's Creek. The town was named after William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. It was built as a naval dockyard, a characteristic shared by Chatham, Kent, England.
I was told it was because we have/had so many maple trees. My only source is my first grade teacher, however, so take that as you will. Googled it for you and found a really interesting read. Chatham, in the 19th century had a nasty nickname, which was Chatham in the Mud.
- Visit a slave haven. The Buxton National Historic Site and Museum was a godsend to fugitive slaves escaping the USA. In fact, for many, it was the last stop on the Underground Railroad.
- Spend the day at a park. Relax on a beach, go for a hike, catch fish or enjoy bird watching at the Rondeau Provincial Park. The park is the second oldest provincial park in Ontario and a great place to spend a day.
- Wander around an open-air museum. Like the Buxton National Historic Site, Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site was also a safe haven for fugitive slaves that escaped the USA.
- Go to the theatre. The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1,210 seat theatre that offers world-class entertainment. The theatre first opened its doors in 1930, and at the time it was the largest theatre in the region.
This Church began as Bethel African Methodist Church in the 1850s with Rev. Blount, a runaway slave, as one of the earliest pastors. This church burned down and was replaced by the present structure in 1866.
Feb 3, 2023 · Did you know that the oldest independent debating club in Canada had its start in “The Maple City” in the fall of 1883?
Feb 2, 2022 · Chatham-Kent’s rich cultural heritage began long before European settlement when large stockaded villages and Neutral Indians dominated the Thames River and the Lake Erie-Lake St. Clair shorelines. The Thames attracted French and Loyalist settlers as early as the 1780s.
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