Dunn’s Corners

Dunn’s Corners flourished for years, devoid of signs or intersecting crossroads. The district was named after William Dunn, prominent in Dunn’s Corners’ community life. In 1872, Dunn founded the Dunn’s Cheese Factory, later known as North Oxford Cheese Factory, on Lot 13 Con. 1. Dunn was awarded for his cheese exhibits at the Philidelphia 1877 World’s Fair. 

Dunn co-founded Dunn’s School on the southeast corner of the north half of Lot 12, Con. 2. Classes began in 1873, and Sunday school lessons started in 1887. Unfortunately, a fire in 1923 destroyed the school and its records. By September 1923, a new school was built. In 1934, John Robbins founded the Dunn’s Community Club, which often met at the school for various social events.  

On January 1, 1950, The North Oxford School Area, which consisted of the Dunn’s, Dickson’s, and Banner schools, was formed. With the advent of amalgamated schools, Dunn’s School closed and became a private home. Despite community efforts to buy the site for a hall, the province’s refusal to bargain resulted in the loss of the local investment.