Lennox County is a
historic county in the
Canadian province
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of
Ontario
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which now forms part of
Lennox and Addington County. It was named after
Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond.
Its territory is the same as what now composes the town of
Greater Napanee.
Historical evolution
The county of Lennox, situated within the
Mecklenburg District, was originally created as an
electoral district
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for the
Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada
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in 1792 and its original limits were described as being:
Mecklenburg was renamed as the "Midland District" in 1792.
Lennox County was combined with Addington County and
Amherst Island
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in 1800 to become the
incorporated counties of Lennox and Addington. The counties would regain their separate identities in 1845, but would continue to be united for electoral purposes.
At the beginning of 1850, Midland District was abolished, and the
United Counties of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington replaced it for municipal and judicial purposes. In 1860, Lennox and Addington were formally amalgamated as the
County of Lennox and Addington.
Historical townships
*
Adolphustown Township - The township is now part of
Greater Napanee.
*
Fredericksburgh Township – The township was settled in 1784, and officially separated into North Fredericksburgh and South Fredericksburgh in 1857.
North and South Fredericksburgh – Embrace the history of this charming area
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* North Fredericksburgh Township - The township is now part of Greater Napanee.
* Richmond Township - The township is now part of Greater Napanee.
* South Fredericksburgh Township - The township is now part of Greater Napanee.
See also
* Census geographic units of Canada
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* List of census divisions of Ontario
The Province of Ontario has 51 first-level administrative divisions, which collectively cover the whole province. With two exceptions, their areas match the 49 census divisions Statistics Canada has for Ontario.
The Province has four types of ...
* List of townships in Ontario
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Further reading
* Meacham, J.H. Illustrated Historical Atlas of Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Counties. Toronto, 1878; reprint ed., Belleville: Mika, 1971.
References
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External links
County of Lennox and Addington in 1951
Former counties in Ontario
History of Lennox and Addington County
States and territories established in 1792