Chisholm Public School

Chisholm Public School was named after Colonel William Chisholm (1788-1842), the founder of Oakville. Chisholm owned the first tavern, sawmill and gristmill in Oakville and served as postmaster and customs collector. In 1820, Chisholm was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Halton. In 1829, he was appointed Justice of the Peace in the Gore District and was reelected in Halton in 1830 and 1836. Rebecca Street, is named after his wife, Rebecca Silverthorn Chisholm.