It was a station of the Northern Railway , and was situated on Lake Simcoe 's western arm , known as Kempenfelt Bay .
In 1869 , Barrie assumed the role as county seat of Simcoe County , flourishing with a population of over 3,000 people .
Barrie was a Barrie of the Northern Railway , and was situated on Lake Simcoe 's western arm , known as Kempenfelt Bay .
In 1869 , Barrie assumed the role as county seat of Simcoe County , flourishing with a population of over 3,000 people .