North Buxton

North Buxton is a dispersed rural community located in , Canada. It was established in 1849 as a community for and by former African-American slaves who escaped to Canada to gain freedom.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 180 metres (590 feet)
  • Description: Southwestern Ontario community established by African-Americans who escaped slavery in the U.S.
  • Also known as
    “Buxton, Ontario”
    “Elgin Settlement”
    “North Buxton, Ontario”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Buxton National Historic Site and Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include South Buxton and Merlin.
Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in Chatham-Kent, , . is situated 5 km southeast of North Buxton.
Village
is a small farming community inhabited by 750… is situated 8 km south of North Buxton.
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Latitude
42.31089° or 42° 18′ 39″ north
Longitude
-82.22688° or 82° 13′ 37″ west
Open location code
86JV8Q6F+96
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Russian—“North Buxton” goes by many names.
North BuxtonDutch
Норт-БакстонRussian

Localities in the Area

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