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July 13, 1799, the Township of Rawdon solemnly recognized and its borders demarcated. Two theories exist regarding the origin of the name of our municipality. According to some, the city was named in honor of Rawdon Lord Francis Rawdon, Earl of Moira and Marquess of Hastings. Others argue that the allocation of the name comes from a town, village or township of England.In 1824, some 475 people live Rawdon, 75% are of Irish origin. In 1844, the majority of the population is francophone. At that time, the population continues to grow and we see is erecting industries and businesses.

Joliette is named after its founder, Mr. Barthélemy Joliette, notary in L'Assomption. He married Marie-Charlotte Tarieu Taillant De Lanaudière who had inherited part of the manor of Lavaltrie. In 1823, Mr. Joliette discovered a site favorable to the establishment of a town near the Assomption River, named by Native Americans: 'Outaragavesipi' which meant in Iroquois language: the winding, tortuous.

Located 5 miles from downtown Joliette and 50 minutes from downtown Montreal , Crabtree is a city in the country . With the Red and Ouareau rivers and forests and parks, this is a dream location for those who engage in outdoor activities such as fishing , hiking and swimming.