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Lakefield

Lakefield is a toponym used for several communities in North America. The name combines the words lake and field, reflecting a landscape feature common in many of the areas bearing the name.

The most widely known Lakefield is a small town in Ontario, Canada, located in the central part

In addition to the Ontario community, Lakefield is the name of other smaller settlements in Canada and

Because the name is used in multiple places, references to Lakefield in maps or directories should consider

of
the
province.
It
serves
as
a
local
hub
in
its
rural
region
and
is
known
for
its
historic
architecture
and
connections
to
the
surrounding
lake
and
river
landscapes.
A
notable
institution
associated
with
the
name
is
Lakefield
College
School,
a
private
boarding
and
day
school
located
in
Lakefield,
Ontario,
established
in
the
late
19th
century.
the
United
States.
These
Lakefields
are
typically
rural
or
semi-rural
communities
and
are
governed
as
part
of
larger
municipalities
or
counties.
They
often
lie
near
lakes
or
other
bodies
of
water,
which
contributed
to
their
toponym.
local
context
to
determine
the
precise
locality.