Tillsonburg Ontario is a town located in Oxford County, Canada. It was incorporated as a town in 1872 and has a population of around 18,000 people. The town was founded by George Tillson in 1825 and was first known as Dereham Forge before being renamed Tillsonburg in 1836. Tillsonburg is a growing community that offers an outstanding quality of life for all ages. The town is a tobacco town and has grown roots in farming and industry.