Camborne, Ontario
Camborne | |
|---|---|
Dispersed Rural Community | |
| Etymology: Named for 905, 289, 365 | |
| CGNDB key | FANXH |
Camborne is an unincorporated place and dispersed rural community in
Hamilton Township, Northumberland County in Central Ontario, Canada.[1][3][4][5] It is located on County Road 18 about 6.5 km (4 mi) north of Ontario Highway 401 exit 472 and 10 km (6 mi) north of Cobourg. The village has a population of approximately 350.[citation needed
]
Camborne was settled by United Empire Loyalists and immigrants, primarily from the United Kingdom, in the early- and mid-19th century. It was established as a rural, agricultural community.[citation needed]
The municipal office for the Township of Hamilton is located in Camborne.[6] Camborne Public School, a junior elementary school that is part of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, is also located in the village,[7] and the original one-room school is maintained as an active community centre and historic site.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Camborne". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ Elevation taken from Google Maps at coordinates. Accessed 2018-07-02.
- Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. 2016. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ Map 6 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 700,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Archived from the original on 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ "Home Page". Township of Hamilton. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- ^ "Camborne Public School". Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Archived from the original on 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- ^ "Old Camborne School and Playground Committee". Township of Hamilton. Archived from the original on 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2010-08-08.