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Following the establishment of the farming community, the area became vibrant in the 19th century and into the early 20th century. The hub of the community was Browns
Presbyterian Church, with land donated by Brown and located next to his farm. The church included an adjacent cemetery. It became a
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The area once was once farm land and has given way to commercial development. Outlet malls are now found near the former community. All that remains of the old settlement is the Brown's Corner United Church with the small cemetery and
Alexander Brown House (built in 1858 by Brown's son) at 8980
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The original Brown homestead was sold in 1968 by Harvey Brown (1938–2004) to developers. The historical community has all but disappeared. A few homes north of Apple Creek Drive and the church at
Frontenac Drive are all that remain of the past.
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Gormley's Corners, Almira, Victoria Square, Headford, Cashel, Milnesville and Mongolia, in the northern portion, and Dollar, Brown's Corners, Hagerman's Corners, Milliken,
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