1.5 PHYSICAL&HISTORIC CONTEXT
1.5.2 History&Heritage History: The area was settled in 1825 by George Tillson, for whom the Town is named. The Town was incorporated in 1872. By the beginning of the 20th Century, major enterprises were established including milk production,shoe manufacturing, tractor manufacturing, textile manufacturing, and tobacco production. The hospital, which is a significant employer within the Central Area, was constructed in the 1950s. The Town’s Centennial Year, 1972, saw the opening of the Tillsonburg Museum. The Tillsonburg Library was completed in 1975. In 1979, the hospital built an addition, and a new fire hall was constructed in 1979, replacing the old building which was demolished to make way for the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, which opened in 1980. Annandale House and the Hale Street Railway Station became public buildings in 1983. Shortly thereafter, Annandale House was restored and converted into a museum, while the Hale Street Railway Station was restored and converted into the Station Arts Gallery.
1.5.1 Location The Town of Tillsonburg is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, at the southern end of Oxford County, and serves as a regional centre for industry, commerce, health care, and recreation. The Town is conveniently situated at the junction of Highway 3 and Highway 19, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of London, Ontario. The Town of Tillsonburg has a population of approximately 15,301 according to the 2011 Canadian Census, and occupies a land area of approximately 22 square kilometers, with a population density of approximately 663 persons per square kilometer.
The Town of Tillsonburg is characterized by a radial network of arterial roadways and intersecting ravine systems.
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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