| TODAY'S NAME | ORIGINAL NAMES AND MEANINGS |
|---|---|
| CANADA | KANATA (Iroquois Indians meaning "Collection of Huts") |
| KOMOKA | KAMOKA (Native Indians meaning "Resting place for slain heroes") |
| SOUTH LONDON | ASKIN, SOUTH LONDON VILLAGE, NEW BRIGHTON |
| LONDON WEST | PETERSVILLE |
| KITCHENER | BERLIN |
| OTTAWA | BYTOWN |
| NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE | NEWARK |
| CARLISLE | SIDDALLSVILLE |
| THAMES RIVER | ASKUNESIPI (N.Indians) "Antlered River" |
| THAMES RIVER | LA TRANCHEE (French Trappers) meaning "The Trench"/"The
Cut" Got Present name in 1792. |
| LAKE ST.CLAIR | LAC-AUX-CLAIRES (after John G.Simcoe's father - 1793) |
| LAKE ERIE | CAT LAKE |
| BYRON | HALL'S MILLS, then HALL'S CORNERS |
| KETTLE CREEK | CHAUDIERE (French for 'kettle') |
| TODAY'S NAME | ORIGINAL NAME(S) |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL AVE. | GREAT MARKET STREET |
| BRICK STREET | COMMISSIONERS ROAD |
| CRAIG STREET | ELGIN TERRACE |
| DUCHESS AVE. | VICTORIA AVENUE |
| DUFFERIN AVE. | DUKE STREET |
| ELMWOOD AVE. E. | JAMES STREET |
| ORCHARD ST. | KENT AVENUE |
| PIPE LINE RD. | KENSAL AVENUE |
| PRINCESS AVE. | BOND STREET |
| QUEEN STREET | NORTH STREET (was Nothern boundry of London) |
| TODAY'S NAME | ORIGINAL NAME(S) |
|---|---|
| QUEENS PARK | SALTER'S GROVE (present site of Western Fair) |
| O'BRIEN HOUSE | RESCUE HOUSE (on Riverview Ave.) |
| METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH |
QUEENS AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH |
| TECUMSEH PARK | LABATT PARK |
| VICTORIA PARK | CRICKET SQUARE |
Disclaimer: Information on this page is for your
entertainment only. It has been compiled by myself over a number
of years from a great many sources & is thought to be correct. However
I very much welcome any corrections/additions you may be able to contribute
and I will give full credit to any submissions. My main interest is to
supply anyone interested with a basic history of the area. I am not to
be held responsible in any way for incorrect information. I also welcome
any local history links anyone knows of. Thank you ... chaos ...

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