Cowansville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cowansville
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Nesbitt House, Cowansville
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Fortitudo et decor
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Location within Brome-Missisquoi RCM
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 Cowansville
Location in Southern Quebec
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Estrie | |
| RCM | Brome-Missisquoi | |
| Constituted | January 1, 1876 | |
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| • City | 48.70 km2 (18.80 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 46.87 km2 (18.10 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 16.35 km2 (6.31 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 46.87 km2 (18.10 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2021)
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| • City | 15,234 | |
| • Density | 325/km2 (840/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 13,334 | |
| • Urban density | 815.3/km2 (2,112/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 15,234 | |
| • Metro density | 325/km2 (840/sq mi) | |
| • Pop 2016-2021 |  11.6% |
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| • Dwellings | 7,247 | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Postal code(s) |
J2K 1T4
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| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 | |
| Highways |  Route 104 Route 139 Route 202 Route 241 |
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| Geocode | 46080 | |
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Cowansville is a city in Quebec, Canada. It is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the U.S. border, right by a lake called Lac Davignon. Cowansville is the main city in the Brome-Missisquoi area. In 2021, about 15,234 people lived there.
In recent years, Cowansville has grown a lot in business. This is mainly because it's close to a big highway, Autoroute 10, and near the popular ski resorts in the Eastern Townships region.
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History of Cowansville
How Cowansville Got Its Name
The first person to settle where Cowansville is today was Jacob Ruiter. In 1800, he built a flour mill, which grinds grain into flour. Then, he built a saw mill, which cuts wood. In 1805, Ruiter named the small settlement "Nelsonville." He did this to honor a British admiral named Lord Horatio Nelson, who was famous for winning the naval Battle of Trafalgar.
The city's current name, Cowansville, came from Peter Cowan. He was a merchant from Montreal who moved to the area in 1836. In 1841, he became the postmaster, which means he was in charge of the mail. To make sure mail didn't accidentally go to another town called Nelsonville near Hamilton, he decided to change the name of the town.
Growth and Development
In the 1870s, Cowansville started to grow even more. A railway called the South Eastern Railway was built, connecting Montreal to Cowansville. Also, the first bank, the Eastern Townships Bank, opened. These changes helped many businesses set up in the area.
On January 1, 1876, Cowansville officially became its own municipality, separate from the district of Dunham. It was officially named Cowansville. In February of that same year, James O'Halloran became the first Mayor.
Cowansville continued to grow a lot during the 20th century, especially in industries like textiles. It officially became a city on June 25, 1931. After World War II, the city expanded by adding nearby areas, like Sweetsburg in 1964.
Today, Cowansville has a population of over 15,000 people. Its main economy is based on industries, especially textiles. The city also has a hospital called Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins, a municipal court, and a Nature Centre near Davignon Lake. Cowansville is also the main legal center for the Bedford area.
Famous People from Cowansville
Cowansville is the birthplace of Faith Fyles, an artist and botanist who studied plants.
Population and Language
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, Cowansville had a population of 15,234 people. This was a good increase of 11.6% from its population in 2016, which was 13,656 people. The city covers a land area of about 46.87 square kilometers (18.10 square miles). This means there are about 325 people living in each square kilometer.
The number of people living in Cowansville has steadily grown over the years:
- 1961: 7,050 people
- 1971: 11,920 people
- 1981: 12,240 people
- 1991: 11,986 people
- 2001: 12,032 people
- 2011: 12,489 people
- 2021: 15,234 people
What Languages Are Spoken?
In Cowansville, most people speak French as their first language. In 2021, about 79.4% of the population spoke French. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 14.8% of the people. A smaller number of people speak both French and English, or other languages.
The number of people speaking French and English has increased over time. The number of people speaking both French and English has grown quite a lot recently.
Notable People
- George Harold Baker (1877–1916) was a lawyer and a politician. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons. He was also a soldier.
Images for kids
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Water Fountain in downtown Cowansville
See also
In Spanish: Cowansville para niños
