Hornepayne, Ontario

Hornepayne, Ontario

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Hornepayne was established in 1915 as Fitzback when the Canadian Northern Railway's transcontinental line was built through the area. It was renamed Hornepayne in 1920 for British financier Robert Horne-Payne.

The municipality was incorporated as Wicksteed Township, after the geographic township in which Hornepayne is located. It was renamed Hornepayne in 1986.

Hornepayne serves as a railway divisional point on the main Canadian National Railway line. Via Rail trains also pass through Hornepayne. The forestry industry is the major employer to the local economy.

Retired ice hockey player Mike McEwen was born in Hornepayne.

External links

* [http://www.hornepayne.com/township/index.htm Township of Hornepayne]


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