Warwick Township has a deep and well-documented history. The Township of Warwick: A Story Through Time website, created by the Warwick Township History Committee, showcases our historic Township. On this site, visitors will find photographs, stories, documentation, genealogical information, and more!
The Maxmobile
The Township is known as the birthplace of, “The Maxmobile”, the first hand-made automobile in Canada. While Henry Ford was creating the world's first automobile in the early 1900s, a resident of Warwick Township, David A. Maxwell, was inventing an automobile of his own.
As the story goes, Henry Ford was interested in developing a business partnership with Mr. Maxwell who turned down his offer. This historic and monumental automobile is still in existence today and on display in the Old Fire Hall Museum in Watford.
Watford Library
The Township prides itself on being home to the historic Watford Carnegie Library. It was built as a result of a donation from the famous businessman and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, in the early 1900s.
Books Available for Purchase
The Township of Warwick: A Story Through Time, a book prepared by the Warwick Township History Committee, is available for purchase at the Township Office for $55.00.
You can also purchase Watford Carnegie Library: Cook Book and Local History 1913-2000 at the Township Office for $20.00.
Doors Open Ontario- Lambton County
Join the Township of Warwick History and Heritage Community on Saturday September 28, 2024 from 10am-4pm. at the Old Fire hall Museum. The doors will be open to check out the historic building.
Location: 515 Ontario Street Watford ON N0M2S0
More information including direction maps and other open door programs visit Doors Open Lambton County
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