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Ardoch was recorded as the first community where settlers made their permanent homes. It was originally developed along the Frontenac Road but expanded along the Smith Road, Struthadam Road, Mud Lake Road, and northeast close to the present Township building. Ardoch was originally known as Millburn, Milltown or Melbourne (perhaps named after one of Queen Victoria’s Prime Ministers. It became known as Ardoch after the Jacobi and Stevenson families arrived. The Jacobi family came from Ardoch, Germany and the Stevenson family from Ardoch, Scotland. When the post office was established in 1865, it was known as Ardoch. The Watkins and the Hendersons settled here in 1860. The major industry for many years was timber.

For a comprehensive description of Ardoch and early settler families read the book History of the Lakes: Malcolm and Ardoch (2019) Editor, Brenda Martin

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