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'''Bayham''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 Population]] 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of [[Elgin County, Ontario|Elgin County]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is south of the town of [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]] and [[Oxford County, Ontario|Oxford County]]. Its southernmost community is [[Port Burwell, Ontario|Port Burwell]]. |
'''Bayham''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 Population]] 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of [[Elgin County, Ontario|Elgin County]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is south of the town of [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]] and [[Oxford County, Ontario|Oxford County]]. Its southernmost community is [[Port Burwell, Ontario|Port Burwell]]. |
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Bayham was named in 1810 for [[Marquess Camden|Viscount Bayham]] Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient [[Thomas Talbot (Upper Canada)|Colonel Talbot]]. The villages of |
Bayham was named in 1810 for [[Marquess Camden|Viscount Bayham]] Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient [[Thomas Talbot (Upper Canada)|Colonel Talbot]]. The villages of Port Burwell and Vienna were incorporated as separate municipalities and separated from the township. |
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In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham. |
In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham. |
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==Communities== |
==Communities== |
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The municipality comprises the communities of Calton, Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, |
The municipality comprises the communities of Calton, Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, Port Burwell, Richmond, Springer's Hill, Straffordville, Vienna and Wadger. |
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==Demographics according to 2006 Census== |
==Demographics according to 2006 Census== |
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Revision as of 07:39, 9 August 2010
Bayham (2006 Population 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. It is south of the town of Tillsonburg and Oxford County. Its southernmost community is Port Burwell.
Bayham was named in 1810 for Viscount Bayham Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient Colonel Talbot. The villages of Port Burwell and Vienna were incorporated as separate municipalities and separated from the township.
In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham.
Communities
The municipality comprises the communities of Calton, Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, Port Burwell, Richmond, Springer's Hill, Straffordville, Vienna and Wadger.
Demographics according to 2006 Census
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