Godmanchester is a township municipality located in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the 2021 Canadian census was 1,403 The southeast part of the township is mostly delineated by the Châteauguay River, while the south end borders with Franklin County, New York.
Godmanchester | |
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 Godmanchester town hall | |
 Location within Le Haut-Saint-Laurent RCM | |
  Godmanchester Location in southern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 45°05′N 74°15′W / 45.08°N 74.25°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Le Haut-Saint-Laurent |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Named for | Godmanchester[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pierre Poirier |
| • Federal riding | Salaberry—Suroît |
| • Prov. riding | Huntingdon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.52 km2 (53.48 sq mi) |
| • Land | 138.66 km2 (53.54 sq mi) |
| There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources. | |
| Population (2021)[4] | |
| • Total | 1,403 |
| • Density | 10.1/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| • Pop (2016-21) |  0.6% |
| • Dwellings | 621 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | J0S 1H0 & J0S 1L0 |
| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 |
| Highways |  R-138  R-202 |
| Website | godmanchester |
It was named after Godmanchester, England, in 1811.[1]
History
editIts first settlers were Canadian soldiers who were discharged at the time of the American Revolution in the late 18th century. The geographic township of Godmanchester was first surveyed in 1811, and named by Surveyor William Chewett after the English town Godmanchester. In 1845, the Township Municipality of Godmanchester was established, but abolished in 1847. It was reestablished in 1855.[1]
Geography
editThe municipality is situated along the Canada–United States border.
Communities
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The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:[1]
- Dewittville (45°06′52″N 74°05′48″W / 45.11444°N 74.09667°W) – a hamlet situated along Route 138 and the Châteauguay River, midway between Huntingdon and Ormstown.
- Lee's Corner (45°03′19″N 74°20′08″W / 45.05528°N 74.33556°W) – a hamlet situated 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) west of Huntingdon.
Lakes & Rivers
editThe following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:[1]
- Châteauguay River – runs along the municipality's northeast border.
- Trout River – runs along the municipality's southeastern border.
Several other smaller streams and waterways also exist throughout the municipality.
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Godmanchester had a population of 1,403 living in 582 of its 621 total private dwellings, a change of 0.6% from its 2016 population of 1,394. With a land area of 138.66 km2 (53.54 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.1/km2 (26.2/sq mi) in 2021.[4]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 1,403 (+0.6% from 2016) | 1,394 (-1.6% from 2011) | 1,417 (-2.7% from 2006) |
| Land area | 138.66 km2 (53.54 sq mi) | 138.80 km2 (53.59 sq mi) | 138.78 km2 (53.58 sq mi) |
| Population density | 10.1/km2 (26/sq mi) | 10.0/km2 (26/sq mi) | 10.2/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| Median age | 47.2 (M: 49.2, F: 46.4) | 48.4 (M: 49.0, F: 47.9) | 45.6 (M: 45.8, F: 45.0) |
| Private dwellings | 621 (total) 582 (occupied) | 618 (total) 571 (occupied) | 604 (total) |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $54,400 | $47,249 |
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English
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| Year | Responses | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | |||||
2021
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1,405
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760 |  3.2%
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54.1% | 540 |  0.0%
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38.4% | 50 | 66.6%
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3.6% | 50 | 42.9%
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3.6% | |||||
2016
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1,390
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785 | 1.3%
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56.5% | 540 | 0.9%
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38.8% | 30 | 20.0%
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2.2% | 35 | 30.0%
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2.5% | |||||
2011
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1,415
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795 | 15.4%
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56.2% | 545 | 13.5%
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38.5% | 25 | 150.0%
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1.8% | 50 | 42.9%
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3.5% | |||||
2006
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1,465
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940 | 34.3%
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64.2% | 480 | 49.0%
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32.8% | 10 | 80.0%
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0.7% | 35 | 46.2%
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2.4% | |||||
2001
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1,570
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700 | 10.0%
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44.6% | 715 | 0.7%
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45.5% | 90 | 157.1%
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5.7% | 65 | 116.7%
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4.1% | |||||
1996
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1,545
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770 | n/a | 49.8% | 710 | n/a | 46.0% | 35 | n/a | 2.3% | 30 | n/a | 1.9% | |||||
Economy
editGodmanchester is a rural municipality primarily characterized by its agricultural economy. The local economy relies heavily on farming, with a focus on dairy, cattle, and crop production, such as grains and corn. Given its proximity to the United States, agriculture and trade benefit from access to both domestic and cross-border markets. Although small in size, the region supports local businesses connected to the agricultural sector, including machinery and equipment services. The quiet, rural nature of Godmanchester shapes its economy, which remains largely based on traditional farming activities.
Government
editList of former mayors:[11]
- James Biggar (1845–1847)
- Alexander Anderson (1855)
- Charles Dewitt (1855–1857)
- James O'Neill (1857–1860)
- Robert Douglas (1860–1862, 1866–1873)
- Peter Brady (1862–1866)
- John Stewart (1873–1875)
- David White (1875–1878)
- John Ferns (1878–1883)
- William H. Walker (1883–1899)
- Alexander Cunningham (1899–1903)
- Charles Bell (1903–1905)
- Malcolm Mc Naughton (1905–1909)
- Andrew O'Connor (1909–1911)
- William J. Smellie (1911–1912)
- Joseph T. Smythe (1912–1913)
- William D. Ruddock (1913–1916, 1917–1919)
- Arthur Rankin (1916–1917)
- Edward P. Tallon (1919–1921)
- John Purcell (1921–1925)
- John White (1925–1927)
- William J. Sherry (1927–1937)
- Alfred Latulipe (1937–1941)
- John Tannahill (1941–1946)
- William Graham (1946–1947)
- John Caldwell (1947–1953)
- Olivier Leblanc (1953–1957)
- Patrick Sherry (1957–1959)
- Hector St-Onge (1959–1965)
- Charles Reid (1965–1973)
- Réal Racine (1973–1979)
- Marion Trépanier (1979–1983)
- Philippe Leblanc (1984–1999)
- Pierre Poirier (1999–present)
Infrastructure
editThe CIT du Haut-Saint-Laurent provides commuter and local bus services.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 25759". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Godmanchester". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Riding history for Beauharnois—Salaberry, Quebec from the Library of Parliament
- ^ a b c "Godmanchester, Canton (municipalité de) (CT) Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
- ^ "Répertoire des entités géopolitiques: Godmanchester (canton) 1.7.1845 - 1.9.1847 * 1.7.1855 - ..." www.mairesduquebec.com. Institut généalogique Drouin. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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