Millarville is a
hamlet
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in
Alberta
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, Canada within the
Foothills County
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. It is located in the
foothills
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of the
Canadian Rockies
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at an elevation of . The hamlet is located northwest of the intersection of the
Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) and
Highway 549, approximately north of
Turner Valley
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and southwest of
Calgary
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's city limits.
The hamlet is within
Census Division No. 6 and in the federal riding of
Macleod
MacLeod, McLeod and Macleod ( ) are surnames in the English language. The names are anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic ', meaning "son of Leòd", derived from the Old Norse ''Liótr'' ("ugly").
One of the earliest occurrences of the surnam ...
.
History
The post office first opened in April 1892.
Demographics
The population of Millarville according to the most recent
2003 municipal census conducted by Foothills County is 58.
Attractions
Millarville shares its name with the Millarville Market and Fair. Founded in 1907, the market and fair are hosted by the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society on land northeast of the hamlet, 1.6 kilometres east down Highway 549, east. (MRAS).
The Leighton Art Centre includes a gallery of Alberta art and the museum home of founders and artists A.C. and Barbara Leighton. There is also a gallery shop of art and handcrafts.
Education
Millarville Community School is located in the hamlet.
The school includes a kindergarten program through to grade eight.
See also
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List of communities in Alberta
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*
List of hamlets in Alberta
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References
Foothills County
Hamlets in Alberta
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