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HISTORY & HAMLETS
Cargill
Cargill
Cargill, located on the banks of the Teeswater River in the former townships of Greenock and Brant, was first an Indian Village called Yokassippi.
The name was later changed to Cargill in honor of Mr. Henry Cargill, the man who brought prosperity to the community. The village developed through his own planning. Cargill became the first village of its size in this part of the country to have its own electric power and fire protection.
Cargill opened its first post office on January 2, 1880. There were many thriving businesses in Cargill in the early 1900s. One such business was a livery stable, which was the only stable from Walkerton to Paisley that had horses for hire.
 
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