Tiré de l'annuaire Irvin & Co. 1873-1874 de la ville d'Ottawa section village de Pointe-Gatineau page 181

TEMPLETON POST OFFICE
A village on the Gatineau river, near its confluence with the Ottawa, opposite the city of Ottawa. A ferry passes between the two places every hour. Large quantities of lumber are manufactured here. Messrs Lemieux & Charette have erected a large steam saw mill here with the latest improved machinery, comprising two large circular saws and shingle and lathing machines. Messrs. Russell and Soper, and Easkwith & Harris are also large manufacturers.