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February 22, 1853
- This may have been a factor in the decision of Woolwich Township council on February 22, 1853, to rename the community Elmira.
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In 1973, the town of Elmira ceased to exist under the amalgamation that also formed the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, replacing Waterloo County. Elmira became the administrative centre of Woolwich Township which increased in size at that time. [17]
1828 - Name change from "Village of Newtown" to "Village of Elmira." 1828 - First tavern in Horseheads. 1828 - Poorhouse built in Breesport - Later moved and became the Infirmary and now the Chemung County Nursing Facility. 1828 - First known as the Tioga River - named changed to Chemung River.
Its first settlers were English and Irish, then predominantly German from the 1850s. It has been a supply centre for Kitchener's agricultural hinterland. Now part of the Township of Woolwich, Elmira achieved town status in 1923 but disappeared as a legal corporation with the inauguration of Waterloo Regional Government in 1973.
In 1792, the settlement at Newtown joined with the Wisnerburg and DeWittsburg settlements to form the village of Newtown. In 1808, the village officially changed its name to the Town of Elmira, at a town meeting held at Teal's Tavern.
In 1973, the town of Elmira ceased to exist under the amalgamation that also formed the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, replacing Waterloo County. Elmira became the administrative centre of Woolwich Township which increased in size at that time. [17]
Oct 19, 2021 · Beginning as the town of Painted Post in 1796 when Steuben County was founded, its name was changed in 1836 to honor Corning, an important investor in the local economy.
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Oct 1, 2020 · The name was changed from Vaca Station to Elmira to end confusion with Vacaville. Stephen Hoyt initially (and unsuccessfully) suggested the name of Stephenville or Hoytville.
