Dunblane

Introduction

Photo of church
The Presbyterian Church
©Jeri Danyleyko

Dunblane, located in Bruce County, was first settled in the early 1850s. The community opened a post office in 1856 and built a small frame church in 1859. Other businesses included an inn, a store and a sawmill. There was also a blacksmith, veterinarian and weaver. Both the spellings of Dunblane and Dumblane remained in use.

The majority of Dunblane’s population listed their occupation as farming. One of the farmers, James Rowand, became active in politics. After serving as reeve for a number of years, he served as a Liberal MP from 1887 – 1896. A school finally opened in the early 1880s.

The village thrived for a number of years until the mill closed. The school lasted until 1967 and the church until 1968. The church, whis still stands, is now a designated historical structure. The school is now a private dwelling. Learn more

How to get there

Dunblane lies on River Road that runs west from Bruce Road 3. The schoolhouse is located right on Bruce Road 3.

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Nearby centre: Port Elgin, 9 kilometres

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