Clinton, Ontario
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Clinton is a community in Ontario, Canada, located in the town of Central Huron. Established in 1831, it has a population of 3,117 (2001). Clinton is known as Canada's home of radar and has a huge radar screen in the downtown due to its association with RCAF Station Clinton during World War II. Clinton was known as The Corners or "Rattenburry Corner" in its earlier days.
It was named after Sir Henry Clinton who distinguished himself during the Peninsular War.
The School on Wheels, a train car that visited remote Northern Ontario communities to educate children who would otherwise not have access to school, is permanently on display in Clinton.
A famous, occasional resident is Canadian writer Alice Munro
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