Augusta Township – rich in history, rooted in community.
Land Acknowledgement
The lands of Augusta Township have been home to Indigenous Peoples for generations.
Augusta Township is located on lands that have long been home to the Haudenosaunee, Anishnabek, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Archaeological evidence within the Township identifies both an Iroquoian agricultural community and a village site.
With gratitude and respect, Augusta Township is committed to ongoing learning about Indigenous history and the present-day aspirations of Indigenous communities. This includes acknowledging the impacts of residential schools and supporting cultural revitalization. We recognize and honour the enduring contributions Indigenous Peoples have made and continue to make to this land.
Early Settlement and Colonial History
Prior to British settlement, the French established a presence in the area, including a fort and shipyard at Point au Baril (present-day Maitland). This occupation was short-lived, ending in 1760 when British forces captured the site.
Point au Baril (Maitland), site of an early French fort and shipyard.
Loyalist Settlement
Augusta Township was settled in 1784 by United Empire Loyalists following the American Revolutionary War. Loyalists, Colonists who remained faithful to Britain, faced the loss of land and property and were forced to leave the newly formed United States.
In recognition of their loyalty, these settlers were granted land along the St. Lawrence River in what became known as the Royal Townships. Augusta was named in honour of Princess Augusta, daughter of King George III.
Formation of Municipal Government
Augusta Township Council first met as an organized body on January 21, 1850. In 1858, Council approved the construction of the Township’s first municipal hall.
To ensure fairness in location, the site for the hall was selected by marking the geographic centre of the Township on a map, drawing intersecting lines to form an “X” and building at that exact point. The resulting structure, known as Glenmore Hall, still stands today as a historic landmark.
Community Profile
- Population: 7,386
- Total Occupied Households: 2,950
- Land Area: 314.66 sq. km
- Average Age: 45.6 years
Augusta Township is home to a number of distinct rural communities.
Augusta Township is made up of several unique and vibrant communities, including:
Algonquin Bisseltown
Blue Church Centre Augusta
Charleville Domville
Garretton Lord’s Mills
Maitland Maynard
North Augusta Perrin’s Corners
Riverview Heights Roebuck
South Augusta Sparkle City
Stone’s Corners Throoptown
