1851 Port Robinson Canada Directory
Port Robinson, located on the Welland Canal in Thorold Township, Welland County, has a population of approximately 400 residents. It is 12 miles from St. Catharines, with stage and steamboat fares to Buffalo. The directory lists various trades and professions, including Andrew Murray as postmaster and canal toll collector. Subscribers include shipbuilders, innkeepers, shoemakers, and other tradesmen, reflecting the village’s diverse economic landscape. Notable entries include local physicians, a druggist, and business owners in general stores and mills.