Grey County
In 1852, the County of Grey, named after Charles the second Earl of Grey, was established. It united various townships under a common name and by 1854 Grey County became separated from the counties of Wellington and Simcoe.
From its beginning, natural resources were integral to the development and expansion of trade and commerce. Resources such as fish, fur, forests and minerals were of great importance. The growth of gristmills and sawmills required the use of the area's river power.
The county was originally divided into separate school districts, and later divided by townships. Recently Grey County amalgamated over 30 various townships into nine municipalities.
Learn more about the history of Grey County including subjects such as agriculture, personalities, municipal amalgamations, location, or statistics.
For additional information check out the following:
Time Line of Grey County (.pdf - 14 KB)
What was life like in 1852, Grey County? (.pdf - 23 KB)
