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Waterloo County was a county in Canada West in the United Province of Canada from 1853 ... The county was dissolved in 1973 and the new Regional Municipality of ...
Oct 21, 2024 · Waterloo County, created in 1853 and dissolved in 1973, was the forerunner of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. It consisted of five townships: Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, Waterloo, and North Dumfries.
1973 - Waterloo County is dissolved. Townships Unless otherwise stated, these are Municipal Townships. 1838 - The townships of Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich, and some reserved lands west of Woolwich became part of Wellington District.
Waterloo County was a county in Canada West in the United Province of Canada from 1853 until 1867, then in the Canadian province of Ontario from 1867 until 1973. It was the direct predecessor of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Prior to 1840 Waterloo County was part of Halton County, Simcoe District. The county seat was Berlin (now known as Kitchener). In 1972 this county was dissolved and the area became the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
The 1852 legislation also provided that as soon as a court house and gaol in any of the counties was erected the union between the counties could be dissolved. Waterloo County was ready to operate independently and in May 1852 established a Provisional Municipal Council. The Council immediately initiated construction of a court house and gaol.
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Before 1867, see Waterloo County, Canada West.. An historic county in southwestern Ontario established in 1838. The county seat was Berlin (now known as Kitchener). In 1972 this county was dissolved and the area became the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
