"Harwood's Corners" was the originally suggested name for the town now known as Hickson. It was founded in 1877 with the coming of the Port Dover to Goderich Railway. Hickson, so it is said, is named in honour of Sir Joseph Hickson, General manger of the Grand Trunk Railway at that time. In 1936 the railline was closed from Hickson to the Tavistock Junction and has since been removed. In memory of such landmarks the Hickson Lions Club is presenting the Hickson Centennial celebrations on July 14, 15 and 16 (1978) with all former residents of the town invited to come and share the memories with old friends and acquaintances. The three days of activities will include a parade, queen contest, open air dance, steak bar-b-q, and a fellowship service on the Sunday. Anyone with photographs of Hickson, like the GTR Station shown above, are asked to contact the: Lions Club for a display. Post Cards are also a welcome addition.
(Story from the Tavistock Gazette - May 3, 1978 - page 5)

The Hickson Train Station was located on the south side of Loveys Street (Oxford Road 8) where what is now the East Zorra-Tavistock Township Office.
For more information about the railroad and train station in Hickson please check the Newsletters section of this website - YESTERDAY Volume 30 - Fall 2016.