History
The Township of Dack has an interesting history, from settlement, to the Great Fire of 1922, to amalgamation. Historically, the Town of Charlton began as a settlement on the banks of the Englehart River within the Township of Dack. The Town’s development was influenced by the large expanses of timber in the area and saw mills were established as early as 1903. In 1904, the lands on the east and west side of the river were surveyed into lots. To date, the Town’s land use patterns have reflected the grid set out by the early settlers. The first settlers to the Township of Dack were attracted to the area for its agriculture and timber potential. At the turn of the 20th century land was cleared, farming began and homes were built.
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