1851 Perth Canada Directory
Perth, the County Town of Lanark and Renfrew, is located on the River Tay, 7 miles from the Rideau Canal, with a population of approximately 2,000. The town is accessible by navigable water and stage routes from Brockville. The directory features public officials, including judges and clerks, and lists various professions and businesses such as attorneys, merchants, and tradespeople, highlighting the town’s economic and social structure during this period. Notable local agencies and services are also included.