Clappison's Corners, Ontario

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Clappisons Corners
Location of Clappison's Corners in Ontario

Clappison's Corners is a community located in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Coordinates: 43°18′47″N79°55′01″W / 43.313°N 79.917°W / 43.313; -79.917

In East and West Flamborough Ts., Reg. Mun. of Hamilton- Wentworth and Hwys 5 & 6, 7 km. NW of Hamilton.

The community, also known as Clappisons Corners, Clappisons and Clappison was named after a family that settled at the junction of the two roadways. 17 Main N, Waterdown, Ontario [1]

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References

  1. "Rural Routes - Clappison's Corners".