Old Iroquois - Early Photos
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J.S. Ross, M.P. ca. 1870s)
Philip Carman, Warden ca. 1870'sIroquois was settled in the late 1700s by United Empire Loyalists. John Ross, former warden and store owner, and Philip Carman, Justice of the Peace, figured prominently in its early history.
The first school was built by John Carman who, according to records, was anything but a scholar. Ironically, one of his sons served as the school's principal.
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Public School ca. 1895
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Town Hall, ca. 1912
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Cath - olic Church ca. 1920
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Iroquois from Bay
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Iroquois Bay ca. 1910
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Edwards Point ca. 1905
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Point Iroquois ca. 1920
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Aerial view, 1919
An aerial view of Iroquois in 1919 shows a booming and prosperous little community.
Iroquois' citizens enjoyed water services as early as the 1850s. Electricity was provided by one of two power plants. The attractive shoreline was popular with tourists during the early 20th century.
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Canal ent - rance
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Power house & weir ca. 1918