History · Chapman Mills area
What is the history of Chapman Mills and Barrhaven?
Short answer
Modern Barrhaven was established in the 1960s, and Mel Barr, who began the building, gave the community its name. Before amalgamation in 2001, Barrhaven was part of the City of Nepean.
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Wikipedia says the area was long inhabited by First Nations peoples and later settled by farmers. The Jockvale School House, built in 1841 at Jockvale and Strandherd, is now a historic site. Most Barrhaven parks and schools were built since 2000, according to Wikipedia.
Keep in mind. This is the history of Barrhaven as a whole, which includes Chapman Mills.
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