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Meaning & History
Named after William Markham, the Archbishop of York (1719–1807), by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.
The name reflects its British roots, as many settlers and place names in Ontario during the late 18th century were inspired by British figures and locations.Markham, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), is known as one of Canada’s most diverse cities
The name reflects its British roots, as many settlers and place names in Ontario during the late 18th century were inspired by British figures and locations.Markham, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), is known as one of Canada’s most diverse cities