Roxboro

Roxboro is the name of some places in the world:

See also

Roxboro, Quebec

Roxboro was a town on the Island of Montreal. It was founded in 1914, and ceased to exist on January 1, 2002 with a forced merger with Montreal. The town was located along the Rivière des Prairies. Its population, at that time, was 6,000.

In 2004 there was a chance at demerging from Montreal but the requirements were not met. Voting results were: Registered to vote 4 487: Yes 1,497: No 732: Total of Yes and No votes 2,248.

Roxboro sign on 1st Avenue North

Roxboro sign on 1st Avenue North

Pumping Station at Park Louise Deschenes formerly Roxboro Beach

Pumping Station at Park Louise Deschenes formerly Roxboro Beach

Plaque dated 1979

Plaque dated 1979

History

Since the Town's founding in 1914, there have been six mayors.

The city of Montreal had tried for years to merge Roxboro and other municipalities.