New Tecumseth, Lower-tier municipality in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Description
New Tecumseth is a town in Simcoe County, south-central Ontario, formed from three main communities: Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham. The area blends residential neighborhoods, manufacturing facilities, and open spaces across its territory.
History
The town came into being on January 1, 1991, through the merger of Alliston, Tecumseth Township, and the villages of Beeton and Tottenham. This administrative fusion brought together several long-established communities.
Culture
The name honors Tecumseh, a Shawnee leader who fought alongside British forces during the War of 1812. This historical connection remains part of how locals understand their community's identity.
Practical
The town sits roughly northwest of Toronto and connects to major transportation routes. Visitors will find schools, parks, and shopping spread across the different neighborhoods that make up the area.
Did you know?
A high school bears the name of a Nobel Prize winner, highlighting the town's connection to scientific achievement. This detail shows how the community preserves its link to an important historical figure.
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Eaton Hall
22.8 km
South Simcoe Railway
7.7 km
Albion Hills Conservation Area
18.5 km
Cold Creek Conservation Area
19.3 km
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
14.9 km
Cookstown United Church
12.3 km
First King Baptist Cemetery
16.4 km
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery
19.3 km
Glen Haffy Conservation Area
21.5 km
Eleventh Line Presbyterian Cemetery
13.5 km
Circle Theatre
12.3 km
Eagle Street Cemetery
23 km
Alliston Monuments Works
12.2 km
Bradford Town Hall
15.4 km
Primitive Methodist Cemetery
15.1 km
Banting Homestead Heritage Park
12.1 km
Beeton Town Hall
2.9 km
Newton Robinson United Church
7 km
New Tecumseth Public Library
12.3 km
Brazel House
5.8 km
John H. Millard House
23.3 km
Levi Rogers House
23.1 km
Schmidt House
23.1 km
Brooks Howard Millard House
23.2 km
Stuart Scott Public School
23.2 km
Schomberg Public Library
11 km
McDonald Log House
13.1 km
Hambly House
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