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Author:
Mary Moltzan

Location:
T. 28 N. - R. 10 E., Sec. 19 & 30 and T. 28 N. - R. 9 E., southeast corner of Sec. 24, Townships of Norrie and Ringle

Formallized:
1913

Background:

Population 1930 251, 2000-476.

Reportedly named for a village in Quebec, the village dates back to 1856 and was settled by Canadian loggers. Later Polish farmers immigrated to the area.

Part of the Township of Norrie, Hatley broke away when Norrie voted to be alcohol free.  Hatley area residents decided to form their own non-dry village.

Post Office Established:
June 17, 1880

First Postmaster:
Thomas L. Moody

About The Post Office:

Hatley P. O.  is still in service and is located in SW1/4, Section 19 of the township.

Railroad:

See Norrie Township

Churches:

St.  Florian Catholic Church was erected in 1898. R. E. Parcher gave 10 acres of land for the church site. The church was rebuilt in 1913-14.

Schools:

See Norrie Township

Business:

Creamery and cheese factory.

Hotel, 1909

Industry:

Logging

Lumber mills

Farming:

Potatoes - After being incorporated, Hatley became a major shipping point for the local potato harvest during the first half of the 20th century.

Stories:

See Norrie Township