History · Almonte area
Why is Almonte known as a mill town?
Short answer
Almonte grew around sawmilling, gristmilling and woollen manufacturing on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum interprets that industrial history alongside textile art.
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Sources
- mississippimills.ca/explore-and-play/mississippi-mills-fun-guide/explore-our-history/settlement-areas/
- mvtm.ca/about-us/
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