United Counties of Prescott and Russell facts for kids
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are two counties that have joined together in Ontario, Canada. Think of them as a big area made up of two smaller parts. The main office, or county seat, for these counties is in a place called L'Orignal. This area was formed in 1820 when Russell County and Prescott County became one. It is located in the eastern part of Ontario.
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell cover a large area, about 2,004 square kilometers. A special natural area called the Alfred Bog is found here. Many different kinds of birds, plants, and butterflies make their home in this bog. In 2011, about 85,381 people lived in Prescott and Russell. A lot of people who live here are Franco-Ontarian, meaning they are from Ontario and speak French. In fact, about two-thirds of the people in this area speak French as their main language.
Places in Prescott and Russell
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are made up of different types of communities. These include townships, towns, municipalities, and one city. Each of these places helps make up the larger county area.
Here are the communities that are part of Prescott and Russell:
- Township of Alfred and Plantagenet
- Township of Champlain
- Township of East Hawkesbury
- Township of Russell
- Municipality of Casselman
- Municipality of The Nation
- Town of Hawkesbury
- City of Clarence-Rockland
Images for kids
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The County Court building in L'Orignal, where important county decisions are made.
