The Town of Deseronto is rich in Heritage.
Deseronto was founded on Loyalist, Mohawk, military, and industrial roots, which has contributed significantly to its history and continues to both define and be embraced by the Town today.
Deseronto’s history as a settlement can be traced back to the period just after the American War of Independence when the British Government obtained grants of lands on the north side of Lake Ontario from the Mississauga people.
Deseronto was incorporated as a Town in 1889. By the 1890s it was home to 4,000 people, many of whom worked in the Rathbun Company’s concerns, which included a sash and door factory, shipyard, railway car works, terra cotta factory, flour mill, gas works, and chemical works.
Deseronto’s Loyalist, Mohawk, and industrial heritage continue to influence the town. Our heritage is celebrated through the preservation and commemoration of historic buildings, events, sites, and documents and through activities to enhance awareness and appreciation of our past.
Are you looking for additional information regarding Deseronto’s unique history? If so, contact Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County http://cabhc.ca/.