Fenwick is a community in the
Canadian province
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of
Ontario
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, in the town of
Pelham. It is located in the
Niagara Region. Welland is the closest city center. Fenwick has a population of 1,500.
History
The community was named in 1853. The name probably comes from
Fenwick, East Ayrshire
Fenwick is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland. In 2019, its population was estimated to be 989. Fenwick is the terminus of the M77 following its extension which was opened in April 2005, at the beginning of the Kilmarnock bypass.
History ...
in Scotland, which was the birthplace of Dr. John Fraser, who was reeve of Pelham Township at the time.
The post office dates from 1862.
See also
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List of communities in Ontario {{short description, None
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*List of census subdivisions in Ontario - counties, districts and regional municipalities
*List of cities in Ontario - places which a ...
References
External links
Fenwickat Geographical Names of Canada
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Neighbourhoods in Pelham, Ontario