Malakoff, Ontario

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Malakoff
Location of Malakoff in Ontario

Malakoff is a community in Rideau-Goulbourn Ward in Ottawa, Ontario.

History

By 1866, Malakoff was a post office in the township of Marlborough-26 miles from Ottawa, and 3 miles from North Gower; the postmaster was John Pierce. Citizens included Robert Kerr, who owned a hotel, and was a general merchant. [1]

Coordinates: 45°06′11″N75°46′12″W / 45.103°N 75.770°W / 45.103; -75.770

  1. Ottawa City and counties of Carleton and Russell Directory, 1866-7



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