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The Elgin County Archives will be closed until further notice The Elgin County Archives will be closed until further notice, due to the provincial lockdown.

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The Elgin County Archives will be closed from December 24th at noon, until at least January 25th, 2021

The Elgin County Archives will be closed from December 24th at noon, until at least January 25th, 2021, due to the provincial lockdown.

December 23, 2020

Elgin County Archives Open by Appointment Only as of August 10th, 2020 – Notice

On Monday, August 10th, 2020, the Elgin County Archives will be re-opening our on-site public services subject to new safety procedures brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please read the full Press Release by pressing “READ MORE”

July 17, 2020

Elgin County COVID-19 – Press Release

The Elgin County Archives will be CLOSED until further notice. Please see the Elgin County COVID-19 Press Release linked

March 16, 2020

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Digitization of early Elgin County newspapers!

Talbot Settlement and Survey Maps, 1793-1849

The survey and settlement maps are two separate collections that detail the early geography and settlement patterns of the Talbot Settlement.

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Ken Verrell Collection

In 2016, the Archives acquired historical records, photographs and objects from the estate of Ken Verrell, principally documenting Elgin County and City of St. Thomas railway history, 1870s-present.

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Image Galleries

Click the button below to view our Image Galleries. (Photo: Public School, Springfield, ON)

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Elgin County Archives welcomes volunteers and provides opportunities for anyone looking to help out.

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