How much do you know about Milton’s history?
Each week, we dive into the stories of our roads. We’re able to do these articles thanks to the tremendous work done by Milton Historical Society President John Challinor. If you weren’t aware, Challinor and the late great historian, Jim Dills, wrote the book on Milton street names, having written Milton Streets back in 2007.
Last week, we covered Earl Crescent and Pearen Avenue. Now, we’re focusing on Ezard Crescent and Pettit Trail.
Starting off with Ezard, Challinor shares the story behind the namesake.
The group that Ezard was a part of was against alcohol, similar to the effort of the prohibition.
The other street we’re covering this week is Pettit Trail. Challinor says it’s named after a former nurse-turned-politician.
He calls Pettit a very tough, stern woman who was also a very well-respected resident of the community.
There have been many different residents from different professions and backgrounds who have served on Milton’s Council. Farmers, lawyers, journalists, nurses – Challinor says they all bring a unique perspective that a town needs to deliver the best service to its residents.
If you’re looking to understand how Milton’s streets are named, you should check out the book written by Challinor and Dills. Published by the Milton Historical Society back in 2007, it sold out in about six weeks and has since been long out of print. That said, according to Challinor, you can still find a copy at the Milton Public Library. With nearly 15-years having passed since the initial publication, and the extensive town growth in that time, an updated book is likely to come.
You can also take a walk with the late Jim Dills down Milton’s Main Street in 2002.
If you have a suggestion on what you’d like to learn about next week, let us know! We’re currently working on names that we find interesting. You can message our Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram page, or even email us at News1013@LocalRadio.ca. Otherwise, we’ll just continue asking about local street names that we find interesting.
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