Circa 1859 Hamlet of Gilmour established
George Sprackctt moved from Millbridge to open a sawmill in the hamlet of Gilmour. He brought along his son James to work with him. The
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George Sprackctt moved from Millbridge to open a sawmill in the hamlet of Gilmour. He brought along his son James to work with him. The
Photo submitted by Florence Sprackett….circa 1940 The photo shows the Sprackett Lumber Company, Rickett’s Hotel, McMurray’s Store, the Railway and local residences.
Millbridge originally known as “The Jordan” was an early milling hamlet along the Jordan River following the Old Hastings Road. The name was changed due
Jelly’s Rapids named after Andrew Jelly very early Reeve of the township was established approximately seven miles north of “The Jordan” on the Old Hastings
Far right in picture circa 1899 is Abe Derry the cheesemaker, top right is John Harvey Gunter, far left is Watt Grant and top left
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