Contractors in Ashton
Ashton is a historic rural village located about 40 km from downtown Ottawa, straddling the boundary between Ottawa (former Goulbourn Township) and Beckwith Township. Settlement began in 1817 with William McFadden, followed by former soldiers from the 100th Regiment receiving land grants in 1818. The village features heritage-designated buildings including the 1879 General Store and 1845 stone Anglican church.
About Ashton
Ashton's history began in 1817 when William McFadden became the first Euro-Canadian settler. In 1818, former soldiers from the 100th Regiment received land grants in the area. The village was laid out by John Sumner, who served as general merchant and postmaster.
Growth came in the mid-1820s when a settler built a mill and began lumbering on the Jock River, which flows through the village. Unlike many communities surrounding Ottawa, Ashton has remained relatively unchanged for many years, retaining its rural village character.
Notable heritage buildings include the 1845 stone Anglican church with its historic graveyard (designated heritage but no longer in use), the present-day Christ Church Ashton built in 1915, and the handsome 1879 General Store - a stone building with verandah and mansard roof that served as store, post office, and community gathering place for generations.
Location & Boundaries
Ashton is situated at the corner of Flewellyn Road and Ashton Station Road. Ashton Station Road serves as the southwest boundary of Ottawa, running through the middle of the village - placing half of Ashton in Ottawa and half in Beckwith Township.
Common Projects in Ashton
- Heritage home restoration
- Rural home renovation
- Kitchen and bathroom renovations
- Septic system work
- Well and water system upgrades
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Garage and outbuilding construction
- Stone building restoration
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