This region boasts a profound agricultural heritage dating back to the 1800s when the earliest pioneers arrived, dedicating substantial expanses of land to agricultural cultivation. Concurrently, numerous residential structures within the neighboring towns were constructed during the early 1900s. In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Property Index, it is noteworthy that the Chief of the Chippawa Indians in Sarnia bore the name "Wawanosh," which translates to "pleasant sailing." The establishment of the Township occurred in 1840, with John Jackman claiming the distinction of being the inaugural settler that year, specifically on Lot 13, Concession 1. Originally, the jurisdiction fell under the municipal administration of Ashfield, although a division occurred in 1852. Furthermore, in 1866, the township underwent a geographic partition into West and East regions.

Agricultural History

Township information

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