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Carleton Place
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| Town of Carleton Place | |
Bridge Street
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 Carleton Place
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Lanark |
| Incorporated | 1870 (village) |
| Incorporated | 1890 (town) |
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| • Land | 9.05 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Town (lower-tier) | 11,901 |
| • Density | 1,176.2/km2 (3,046/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 31,451 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code FSA |
K7C
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| Area code(s) | 613, 343, 753 |
| Website | www.carletonplace.ca |
Carleton Place is a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is located in Lanark County, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) west of downtown Ottawa. The town sits where Highway 15 and Highway 7 meet.
Carleton Place is halfway between towns like Perth, Almonte, and Smiths Falls. Canada's Mississippi River flows through the town. This river is a branch of the Ottawa River. Mississippi Lake is also very close by.
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History of Carleton Place
Carleton Place was first settled by Europeans in the early 1800s. The British government encouraged people to move to Lanark County. The Morphy and Moore families were among the first to arrive.
In 1819, Edmond Morphy chose this spot because he saw potential in its waterfall. He built a mill, which was the first of many businesses. These businesses focused on making textiles (like cloth) and lumber. The settlement was first called Morphy's Falls.
In 1829, the area was renamed Carleton Place. This new name came from a street in Glasgow, Scotland. A post office was built around this time. Carleton Place became a village in 1870 and then a town in 1890.
The town grew thanks to the Brockville and Ottawa Railway. This railway was built later in the 1800s. Carleton Place was also known for its easy access to Mississippi Lake. Steamships traveled from the town to Innisville on the lake between the 1860s and 1920s.
The Moore House: A Local Landmark
The Moore House is a historic building located at 170 Bridge Street. It was built in the mid-1800s. Originally, it stood at the north end of Moore Street.
In 2007, the building was moved to its current spot. Today, the Moore House is home to the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce. It also serves as a Visitor and Information Center. Many generations of the Moore family lived in this house. This included Ida Moore, who lived there with her parents and four siblings.
The Hauntings of the Moore House
Some people believe the Moore House is haunted. Ida Moore died in the home in 1900 at age 21. She passed away from a serious illness. Many believe her spirit has stayed in the building ever since.
People say Ida's ghost does many playful things. These include moving objects and opening or closing windows. She is also said to turn radios on and off. Some even claim to see her staring out the windows. In 2017, a group that investigates paranormal activity looked into the Moore House. They shared their findings in a web series.
Industries That Shaped Carleton Place
In the 1800s, the logging industry was very important. White pine logs were sent all the way to Europe. Local forests also provided hemlock trees. Their bark was used to make leather.
Both textile mills (for cloth) and lumber mills (for wood) did very well. However, none of these old mills are still running today. "The Findlay Foundry" was another important business. David Findlay started it in 1862. They made cast-iron cookware and woodstoves. This company operated until 1974. Some of their original designs are still made by other companies today.
Now, the old mill buildings have new uses. Some are now apartments called condominiums. Others house modern technology companies. For example, the "Crash Position Indicator" (CPI) was made here. This important device helps locate aircraft after a crash. It was produced by Leigh Instruments Ltd.
Carleton Place's Growing Population
Carleton Place has been growing steadily over the years. In the 2021 Census, the town had a population of 12,517 people. This was a big increase from its 2016 population of 10,644.
In fact, Statistics Canada reported that Carleton Place was the fastest-growing town in Canada in 2021. The town covers an area of about 9.94 square kilometers (3.84 square miles). This means there are about 1,259 people living in each square kilometer.
Famous People From Carleton Place
Many notable people have come from Carleton Place. Here are a few:
- Roy Brown: An RAF pilot famous for possibly shooting down the Red Baron.
- D'Alton Corry Coleman: A former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
- David Cooney: A Juno Award-winning folk-rock musician. He was a founding member of the band Waltons.
- Ryan Cuthbert: A sprint kayaker who competed in two Olympic Games (2004 and 2008).
- Shean Donovan: A professional ice hockey player who played for the Ottawa Senators.
- John Edwards: A sprint canoer who competed in two Olympic Games (1972 and 1976).
- Jill Heinerth: A famous cave diver and explorer.
- Eddie MacCabe: A sports editor for the Ottawa Journal and the Ottawa Citizen newspapers.
- Leslie McFarlane: He wrote many of the original Hardy Boys books. He used the pen name Franklin W. Dixon.
- Jordan McIntosh: A pop-country musician who has won awards.
- Bat Phillips: A professional ice hockey player for the Montreal Maroons.
- Andrew Willows: A sprint kayaker who competed in two Olympic Games (2004 and 2008).
Schools in Carleton Place
Education in Carleton Place is managed by two main school boards. The Upper Canada District School Board oversees public schools. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario manages Catholic schools.
Schools in the Carleton Place area include:
- Carleton Place High School
- Notre Dame Catholic High School
Sister Cities
Carleton Place takes part in the Sister Cities program. This program connects towns and cities around the world. Carleton Place has special relationships with these places:
- Franklin, Tennessee, United States (since 2008)
- Comrie, Scotland, United Kingdom
