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Dalhousie District

Historic district in Upper Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Dalhousie District was a historic district in Upper Canada which existed until 1849. It was created in 1838 from Carleton County in the Bathurst District. Townships from the Johnstown and Ottawa districts were added to Carleton County at the same time.

CountryCanada
Created1838
District townBytown, later Ottawa
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Dalhousie District
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1850 map of Eastern Ontario showing the Dalhousie District
1850 map of Eastern Ontario showing the Dalhousie District
Interactive map of Dalhousie District
Coordinates: 45°10′N 75°45′W
CountryCanada
Created1838
Abolished1849
District townBytown, later Ottawa
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The district town was Bytown, later Ottawa.

In 1849, the district was replaced by Carleton County.

References

  • Armstrong, Frederick H. Handbook of Upper Canadian Chronology. Toronto : Dundurn Press, 1985. ISBN 0-919670-92-X

45°10′N 75°45′W

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