Melancthon’s History
While the township was founded back in 1853 on January 1st as a part of Grey County, it later transferred to Dufferin County, becoming incorporated there in 1881, and Arterial Roads are County Road 124, Highway 10 and Highway 89. The Township has one of the lowest population densities in southwestern Ontario, but is still community-focused, and is devoted to agriculture. Small in stature, Melancthon’s post office was established in 1851 with the first postmaster named James Beachall. Unfortunately, the post office closed in 1971.
Within the Township there are three Hamlets: Horning’s Mills, Corbetton and Riverview, and also has nearby communities such as Auguston, Masonville, Mayburne, Melancthon, Ostrander, Redickville, Shrigley, and Wrigglesworth Corner.
The main occupation in the Township is farming and is focused on the development of agriculture in its many forms. As well as beef, dairy, and sheep, growing and marketing of potatoes is one of the most prominent industries, as well as several On-Farm Businesses various manufacturing shops.
The Township council currently comprises Mayor Darren White, a deputy mayor David Besley, and two councilors (Wayne Hannon and Margaret Mercer) who focus on bringing a community spirit to its 3,275 residents, and is determined to keep sustainability at the heart of its actions. With environmental sustainability meetings and a focus on agriculture, Melancthon is a place that is quiet, quaint, and brings a simple and effective approach to everything it does. As part of Dufferin County, it brings rural living to the forefront. With total crime being 56% lower than Ontario and quiet country living making it the ideal location for older residents, Melancthon is a beautiful town that comes with a low population density but manages to make everyone feel at home. Beautiful and simple, Melancthon is a place for all walks of life to congregate.
Community and Culture
As one year comes to an end, another one waits patiently on the horizon. The community of Melancthon, Ontario, Canada, plays host to several events every year. If you’re new in town, you may be interested in finding out what kind of community events to expect and how you can be a part if you want to. Do note that the dates of some events and venues may differ from year to year.
Horning’s Mills Community Hall plays host to several community events during the Easter. From as early as 9 am, the hall (and other locations within the community) hosts a variety of games, crafts, and fun face painting activities. If you are a lover of animals or pets, there is usually a petting zoo included! More importantly, the first day of Easter kicks off with a hearty breakfast at the Horning’s Mills Community Hall. You can expect some tasty pancakes to start your day with, and of course, an Egg Hunt later in the morning. However, it is essential to note that some venues like the Horning’s Mills Community Hall are currently closed until further notice due to the current pandemic.
The Annual Spring Clean-up event comes off around the 20th of April every year. Just as its name suggests, the primary purpose of this event is to tidy up the community. It mostly starts around 10 in the morning, and every resident is expected to step out and join their neighbours to get their neighborhood ready enough to welcome the bright, sweet season of Spring. In addition to this, the day is used to celebrate Earth Day by picking up after the litterbugs. Oh, it wouldn’t be a fun event without some treats, so you can also expect some treats and perks.
2020 witnessed the 16th year of the annual Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts at the Museum of Dufferin. The season’s beauty is displayed throughout the main gallery as people display their beautifully made arts and crafts for sale. Most of these displays are handmade treasures proudly showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the town’s residents.
Admission to this event is free, although a donation will be much appreciated. This event usually lasts several days and brings together different kinds of vendors and artists.
The 10-Week Value-Added Food Business Bootcamp event aims to provide entrepreneurs with the needed skills and networking opportunities to convert their recipes into retail food products that are ready for the market. The event focuses on food product owners and small and medium-sized farmers. Entry for this event is free.
You can also expect different kinds of community events during the Christmas season. For example, there is a Christmas Assistance Program that aims at providing Christmas assistance to qualifying families. This can be in the form of hampers. You can also be a senior Santa and make donations to care homes.
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