ALTONA
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NAME: Altona COUNTY: Ontario County ROADS: 4WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Snow in Winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: All Year |
COMMENTS:
Located just east of Stouffville, Ontario. A few homes remain with residents, but about 75% of the original buildings from the 1800's have been boarded up by the federal government due to supposed plans to bring an airport to the area. A true ghost town. REMAINS: Church, school, homes, and store. |
| Formerly in Pickering Township, Ontario County. Now in the City of Pickering, Durham Region - Concession #9, Lot 30. In 1852, theAltona Mennonite Church was erected. The building was constructed by pioneers who emigrated here from Pennsylvania in the early 1800's. The bricks came from the Cherrywood brick yard. Local families included the Reesors, Widemans, Nighswanders, Hoovers and Stouffers. The first grave is dated 1835. Submitted by: Clayton Self |  Altona Mennonite Church Courtesy Clayton Self |
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