The Wolverton House is recognized for its association with the Wolverton family and its various purposes over the years.

This residence was originally used as a boarding house by James Wolverton (1856-1917) and his wife Eva (Hovey). It had one of the finest contemporary bathrooms in Carleton County. It was capable of pouring both hot and cold water, a luxury at the time. Later on the couple’s son, Dr. Frank Wolverton (1888-1967), operated his medicinal business in the front parlor from 1920 right up until his passing in 1967.

In 1971, the house was sold to Branch 11 of the Royal Canadian Legion, who converted it into the only branch-owned Legion Veterans’ Home in Canada.

In 2004, the Wolverton House resumed its original purpose as a boarding house under the title of Mrs. Leonard’s Guest House, and was converted into a private residence in 2014.