When Was Sarnia Founded?
Early in the 1830S, the First Settlers Arrived in the Sarnia Area and Established a Community Known as “The Rapids”. in 1836, the Name “Port Sarnia” Was...
Early in the 1830s, the first settlers arrived in the Sarnia area and established a community known as “The Rapids”. In 1836, the name “Port Sarnia” was adopted, and the community grew steadily over the years being incorporated as a town in 1856 and, finally, as the “City of Sarnia” on May 7th, 1914.
Who founded Sarnia?
The French explorer, Robert de La Salle, first sailed the area in 1679, and gave it the name then in use by the First Nations, “The Rapids.” Before dredging began in the 1850s, Sarnia was known for its shallow and turbulent water at the mouth of Lake Huron.
Why is Sarnia called Sarnia?
Sir John Colborne is said to have named the township Sarnia because it is the Latin name for Guernsey — an island in the English Channel — where he had been governor before his appointment to Canada. "Port" was dropped from the name when it was incorporated as a town in 1856.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
