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Inverhaugh

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Inverhaugh is a community situated within the township of Centre Wellington in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. This small community has limited historical and demographic information available.[1]

Inverhaugh probably started out for agricultural purposes, with residents involved in farming and related activities. However, In recent years, Inverhaugh has seen a trend of increased residential development, with new houses being constructed. This growth marks a change from the community's previous state, where it was largely undeveloped.[2]

Name origin of Inverhaugh

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The name Inverhaugh is derived from Scottish Gaelic, where Inver means "river mouth"[3] and Haugh meaning "low-lying meadow in a river valley".[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Inverhaugh (Ontario) - Nearby". roadsidethoughts.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  2. ^ "Plans for new 40-home Inverhaugh subdivision progress". GuelphToday.com. 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  3. ^ "Dictionaries of the Scots Language:: SND :: inver". Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  4. ^ "Definition of HAUGH". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.