Address: 10414 Longwoods Road, Delaware, ON

In 1905, George Albert Patrick, great-grandson of Abraham Patrick (1775-1855), one of the first settlers of Lambeth, built a sawmill on Concession 3 of Delaware Township.

In 1908, the mill was transported to its current location on Highway 2, between Concession 2 and Concession 3 of Delaware Township. A small steam boiler was used until 1927, which was later replace with a larger boiler that operated the mill until 1989.

Address: 2652 Gideon Rd., Delaware, ON

In 1793,... local townsperson Ebenezer Allan was successful... in obtaining a license to settle on 2000 acres at Delaware. It was stipulated that Allan was to erect saw and gristmills, and a church. While the mills were built immediately, the church was left unfinished, and pioneers had to worship at home. Dr. Oliver Tiffany offered a site for a church and on August 11, 1834, one acre of land was given to the town for the purpose of erecting an Episcopal Church. A new brick church was built in 1885. As the conregation became smaller, the church closed and, sadly, was demolished in 1999.

Address: 133 Queen St., Komoka, ON

In 1854, the railway came to Komoka. The Great Western Railway ran from Niagara to Windsor, and these first steam engines required an abundance of wood and water, which was readily available in large amounts in this area. For this reason, Komoka would become a significant refueling stop. Komoka was a thriving community in the 1860's, with the railway being a main focal point. The population grew to more than 700 because the railway attracted setllers, entrepeneurs, rail employees, service providers for travelers, and the military. British soldiers stationed in London and beyond used Komoka as a summer retreat.

Address: 24375 Poplar Hill Rd., Poplar Hill, ON

Poplar Hill is built on farmland that was originally owned by Joseph H. Campbell, John McKay, John McVicar, and Mrs. John McIntyre. The earliest settlers were predominantly retired farmers or their widows who came to spend their remaining years here.

Poplar Hill Memorial Park was opened in 1920 by the Township in honour of those who fought and died in World War I.

Address: 10266 Ilderton Rd., Coldstream, ON

The Marsh General Store was the centre of activity in the community of Coldstream. Since contruction, the Marsh store has housed a telegraph office, a community library and, in 1908, the first telephone line in the area. In the 1920's a room upstairs was rented by the municipal council as a council chamber and by the local lecture club for regular meetings. The office of the "Lobo Mutual Fire and Insurance Company" was located in the store for many years. The Marsh family lived in the store until building the red brick home just up the road.

Address: 13236 Ilderton Rd., Ilderton, ON

Lorne House is built on land that was purchased from Robert Paisley in 1876. It is important to note that this is the oldest building on it's oldest location on its original location in Ilderton. It was built by Squire William Patrick, operated by his son Lorrain, and originally had attached granary and stables for lodger's horses. The granary and stables were destroyed by fire in 1903. The hotel was saved by determined residents, one hundred men and women, who created a bucket brigade using the hand pump on the front porch of the hotel. They were able to keep the roof wet and ultimately saved the hotel from devastation.

Address: 13152 Ilderton Road, Ilderton, ON

The Ilderton Continuation School is situated on the Ilderton Fairgrounds, c. 1890, which is home to the Ilderton Agricultural Society founded on January 29, 1851. Before 1921, there were two dilemmas facing Ilderton area schoolchildren who wished to continue their education beyond Grade 8: distance and money. The closest high schools available to these children were Lucan's Continuation School, London's Central Collegiate, and H.B. Beal Technical and Commercial High School. To help with this another building, loacted on Main Street, was purchased and converted. It had two classrooms and a science room upstairs.

Address: 23204 Richmond St., Birr, ON

The southeast corner of the Proof Line Road and Concession 13 has been involved in day to day business transactions since the days of the pioneers. This particular piece of property dates back to December 28, 1830. The Canada Company held its deed from 1830 to 1849. On July 1, 1849, George McConnell purchased the property from the Canada Company. In 1864, a store was built by Joseph Young. The store has changed hands many times, and all the owners, except Jack Legg, served as postmasters as well. The post office closed on December 31, 1918 when postal delivery was transferred to the RR #4 Denfield Route.

Address: 2042 Elgin St., Arva, ON

Arva Flour Mills on Medway Creek is the township's longest surviving industry. A visit to the mill will reveal grinders, belt-driven from beneath the floor, with wooden chutes extending up between the rafters. On October 16, 1869, John Hawkins bought St. John's Mill for $5075. When cash flow was limited, items were bartered for flour until the early 1880's. Hawkins accepted payment in the form of turnips, shoes and boots. Workers at the mill were paid $1.50 per day, some working full-time and others working only occasionally. Local wheat was purchased as well as Manitoba wheat, which was shipped on the LH&B Railway to Ettrick, then carried by wagon to Arva.

Address: 21447 Richmond St., Arva, ON

The original church standing here was a modest frame building, roughly sided and not completely finished, with a temporary floor and very temporary windows. Althought it was fully operating in 1823, completion of the church would not come until several years later. The four acre parcel of land on which the church sits was donated by John Fraleigh and the church originally faced Concession Road.