Cargill

Cargill is a community in the Municipality of Brockton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. Located along the Teeswater River near the Greenock Swamp, it was founded in the late 19th century and named after industrialist and politician Henry Cargill, who transformed it into one of the most prosperous villages in the region at the time.
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  • Type: Village
  • Description: compact rural community in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
  • Also known as: Cargill, Ontario

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cargill Mill Pond.

Pond

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Eden Grove and Pinkerton.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in Bruce County, Ontario. The community was also once called Pinkerton Station when it was used by the Canadian National Railway as a flag stop.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Cargill.

Village
is a village, which is situated 5 km southwest of Cargill.

Cargill

Latitude
44.19567° or 44° 11′ 44″ north
Longitude
-81.24816° or 81° 14′ 53″ west
Elevation
260 metres (853 feet)
United Nations Location Code
CA CGL
Open location code
86PW5QW2+7P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2358090880
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
5916883
Wiki­data ID
Q115174137
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Italian—“Cargill” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St. Joseph’s Church and Bruce County Public Library - Cargill Branch.

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