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Danford Lake United Church

Danford Lake United Church
Danford Lake United Church (GVHS 02157/003)

The year 1863 marked the beginning of Protestant missionary work in the Gatineau. In that year, the first Presbyterian & Methodist missionaries moved into Low, Aylwin and Alleyn Townships.The present Danford Church was built in 1869 by Wells Evans & D. Morehouse. The land had been donated by Joseph Irwin, an ardent Methodist. In 1922, when the Methodist united with the Presbyterians, this church became part of the United Church of Canada.

Danford United Church
Danford United Church

Additional resources:

Danford Lake united Church Cemetery

Centennial of the United Municipalities of Alleyn & Cawood Township Externl Link


List of Gatineau Valley Churches.