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History of East Zorra-Tavistock

Search the resources below for keys to Zorra’s past. You will find information about businesses, architecture, culture and pioneers of the area.

Art Williams Scrapbook

A keyword searchable collection of the work of journalist, Art Williams, who wrote many of his newspaper columns on the history of Oxford County.

East Zorra Tavistock Township History Clippings

A keyword searchable newspaper clipping collection focused on the history of East Zorra Tavistock Township and the many villages and hamlets within.

Historic Hamlets

This list was originally compiled in 1994, with additions ever since, ad hoc. This list is intended to be comprehensive of every historical hamlet that exists in Oxford County.

Historic Plaques

This list is intended to be comprehensive of every his-torical marker that exists in Oxford County including cen-otaphs, plaques placed by the Ontario Heritage Founda-tion, National plaques, and those placed by local citizens and groups.

Our anniversary album of memories

Created in 1980 by Oxford North District Women's Institutes, this booklet details the history of groups in Oxford County.

Oxford County Archives

Is committed to preserving Oxford County's archival heritage for future generations and making it available to the public.

Oxford County Libraries: a brief history

The short histories of the branch libraries of Oxford County, prepared in 1971 by Louise Krompart.

Oxford Tweedsmuir Histories

Explore this digital collection of Oxford County Women's Institute community histories. Searchable.

Tavistock and District Historical Society

Preserving the heritage of Tavistock and area by documenting history through photographs, histories and biographies.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 50th Anniversary

September 1934 commemoration booklet