Top 3 Abandoned Places In Oxford County
2 years ago
There are so many abandoned places in Oxford County! This is a list of the top three abandoned places in Oxford County. Browse through all abandoned places in Oxford County
1. House with the Creepy Doll
We spotted this farm house with barns and a silo while out exploring in the fall. The structure of the house seems to be solid. Barns are deteriorating, but quite a few neat items inside to see! This inventive farmer even had a "toilet" in the barn. (A pail with a toilet seat covered with a piece of cardboard)
2. Chesterfield (Ghost town)
Chesterfield was an early farming hamlet in Oxford County, first settled in the 1830's. By the 1840's it had a store and a Presbyterian church. A post office was added in 1851. It later grew to include a blacksmith, wagon-maker and a school.
During the 1880's and 90's, Chesterfield was a thriving little hamlet with a population of around 150. Most of it's businesses were farm-based and included a number of livestock breeders and dealers and of course a veterinarian.
Like many farming hamlets, Chesterfield began to decline in the early part of the 20th century. Improved roads and the advantage of the automobile, enabled farmers to travel to larger centres that offered a wider range of services. As time went by, Chesterfield slowly began to revert back to farmland.
One institution that remained active was the former Presbyterian church, now known as the Chesterfield United Church. The church continues to hold regular services and maintains an exceptionally large and elaborate cemetery. The cemetery contains a number of World War I veterans as well as a striking cenotaph, built during the 1920's. In recognition of those who died while in service to their country, Remembrance Day services are held annually at the site.
3. Carmeuse Lime- Ingersoll
This location is right next to the town of Ingersoll. It lies next to the main CN rail line. One of many limestone quarries in the area, this closest facility to Ingersoll is now abandoned, the adjacent pit is also abandoned and filling up with water and contaminants. View Ingersoll in Google Maps Satellite view and you will see a large body of water east of Ingersoll. This is the abandoned pit.
Although the facility itself is abandoned, it sits on active Carmeuse Lime property, and further down the tracks there are active facilities. This facility is still monitored.
The buildings are very large, and it was once easy to get inside. As of right now it is not clear if one can gain access. Various pieces of machinery remain inside the buildings and surrounding areas. This is a very large facility and some parts of it may not be entirely stable. One of the two main suspended conveyor structures between the two main buildings has caution tape strung across the path inside.
To get to this facility via 401: Exit at Plank Line/Harris St. interchange, Ingersoll. Follow Harris north into Ingersoll. Turn right at the Gas Station to remain on Harris. Harris turns into Pemberton at Charles. Follow Pemberton down the hill to second set of tracks. This is the CN line. Following it East will eventually lead you to quarry. It is visible from the rail crossing.
