This plaque is located in the Blakeney Park by the bridge on Blakeney Rd. It was erected in 2010 by the Ramsay Women’s Institute. It describes the settlement of the village and provides a map of where key homes and businesses were located.
Blakeney
Originally known as Norway Pine Falls, Snedden’s Mills and Rosebank, Blakeney was formally named in 1865. Once a vibrant community with; sawmills, a gristmill, an inn, a tannery, brewery, flour mill, cheese factory, woollen mill, blacksmith shop, general store, post office and Presbyterian Church all build along the river.
While nothing remains of the early industries, the Blakeney rapids are a popular attraction for visitors looking to explore the Mississippi River. Visitors and locals enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, walking the trails and small bridges contributed by volunteers of the Almonte Fish & Game Association.
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