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Madoc, Ontario

1854

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Canada’s largest iron meteorite at 168 kg, Madoc was found lying on the ground propping up a barn. It was acquired by William Logan. It was likely first found by a farmer ploughing a field, the exact location unknown.

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Madoc was named for a legendary Welsh prince seafarer whom tradition claims travelled to North America in 1170.


Madoc was the halfway point for travellers between Toronto and Ottawa in the 19th century.

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