Clarkson
There was a time, not so long ago, that Clarkson was a rural village within Toronto Township. Considered by many as the first settled area of Mississauga, settlement first began in this area in 1807.
Cooksville
Cooksville became a hub of commercial activity in the early township, as it was centered on the intersection of two important early roads, Dundas Street and Hurontario Street (locally known as Centre Road).
Dixie
Dixie reveled in its importance as a place of worship and an agricultural centre. The early Union Chapel was the first formal church and cemetery established in historic Mississauga.
Erindale
The story of Erindale Village begins in 1822 when a block of land, known as the Racey Tract, was opened for settlement under the direction of Thomas Racey, a crown agent.
Lakeview
Like most of Mississauga, Lakeview began as farm country. Early settlers included the Caven, Duck, Lynd and Ogden families.
Lorne Park
The historic village of Lorne Park, distinct from the well-known Lorne Park Estates, developed north of Lakeshore Road along Lorne Park Road. Lorne Park was named after the fourth Governor General of Canada (1878-1883).
Malton
Settlement began in the Malton area after 1819. The community developed around the “four corners” of Derry and Airport roads, and by 1850 the village consisted of a general store, a cobbler shop, several hotels and churches, and blacksmith shop.
Meadowvale Village
The story of Meadowvale Village begins in 1819 when twenty-nine families, led by John Beatty and Joseph Cater, emigrated from New York State and settled in this area. The “founders” of the village are considered to be John Beatty, James Crawford, John Simpson and Francis Silverthorn.
Port Credit
When the British Crown negotiated a sale of land for new settlers, the Mississauga nation retained land for 1 mile on each side the Credit River. As a result, Port Credit was founded later than other villages.
Streetsville
The settlement story of Streetsville begins in 1819 with the New Survey of Toronto Township. The survey was conducted by Richard Bristol and financed by Timothy Street, after whom Streetsville was named.
