Norfolk County, Ontario

Norfolk (pronounced 'nor-foke') is a county on Lake Erie in southwestern Ontario. The county seat is Simcoe.

Related Topics:
County - Lake Erie - Ontario - Simcoe

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Norfolk's history has been closely associated with that of the neighbouring Haldimand County. Norfolk was first created as a county in 1792. In 1800, Haldimand was formed from a portion of Norfolk. The two counties were separate until 1974, when they were reunited as the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk.

Related Topics:
Haldimand County - County - 1792 - 1800 - 1974 - Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk

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In 2001, the counties were separated again. Although they both retain the name "county" for historical reasons, each is governed as a single municipality, with no formal level of government below that of the county, and thus neither is a true county.

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In January 2005, the county unveiled a new coat of arms which included natural symbols associated with the county: Hooded Warblers, a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) and an Eastern Dogwood flower.

Related Topics:
2005 - Hooded Warbler - Tulip Tree - Eastern Dogwood

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