Andrewsville

In 1843, Rufus and Silas Andrews built a shingle mill on the Rideau River, named the settlement after themselves, and gradually began to establish a small industrial village. In 1861 the brothers added a grist mill, with the capability of grinding 500 bushels of wheat per diem. The mill produced exceptionally high quality flour and was an instant success. Over a period of several years, flour from the Andrewsville mill regularly won top prizes at local fairs and competitions.