Agincourt, Toronto the site of Henry V's decisive English victory over French forces in 1415. The settlement name was spelled differently and more in line with Agincourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle. The original crossroads of Agincourt is located at Midland Avenue and Sheppard and served a rural agricultural population. A Presbyterian church (from France) was built on the north-east corner, which is today's Knox United Church. In addition, a Agincourt Public School was built in 1914, which has evolved over time into Agincourt Junior Public School. A secondary school that later evolved into Agincourt Collegiate Institute, was established in 1915 on the second floor of
Agincourt (1844 ship) at the Cape. Immigrant voyages: "Agincourt" also made numerous voyages carrying government-assisted or independent immigrants to Australia. Duncan Dunbar, the first owner, died in 1862/1863. William Henry Haynes then acquired "Agincourt". He first sailed her out of London, and then moved her homeport to Liverpool. In 1878 Spanish owners acquired "Agincourt". They continued to have her surveyed and registered in Britain, but did not provide information on masters or her trade. "Agincourt" was last listed in "Lloyd's Register" in 1886 with unchanged information since 1880. Citations References Agincourt (1844 ship) Agincourt was launched at Sunderland in 1844. She immediately transported