Hensall, Ontario
Hensall is a community in Huron County, Ontario, Canada. Rooted in the centre of Huron County's agricultural land, Hensall is home to three large processing facilities: Thompsons Limited, Hensall Co-op and Cook's Division of Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Here, thousands of tons of beans are annually processed, packaged and shipped worldwide.
Hensall's stature as the White Bean Capital of Canada is built on growth and development that began in the 19th century with traditional farming methods.
In 1876 a railway station was built to transport people around the area. In 1896, Hensall had a recorded population of 898. In 1876, Hensall also got its first post office.
Hensall has a population of about 1,000 people.[citation needed]
Notable people
- Jonathan Edward Caldwell (1883–?), self-taught aeronautical engineer and inventor of the Cyclogyro aircraft design
- Jennie Smillie Robertson (1878–1981), Canada's first female surgeon
Transportation
Hensall is located where Huron Road 84 running east from Zurich bisects Highway 4 running north from Exeter.
Hensall is served by the North Link scheduled bus service to Owen Sound and London, operated by Aboutown Transportation.[1]
References
- ↑ "ABOUTOWN North Link Bus Schedule". Aboutown Transportation Ltd. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
James Scott. The Settlement Of Huron County. Coordinates: 43°26′N 81°30′W / 43.433°N 81.500°W