This was the last major advance of continental glaciers in the North American Laurentide Ice Sheet.

According to the Atlas of Canada the moraine ridge to the east and north of Walton is remaining evidence and is the head of the South Maitland River.

It is probable the area was first occupied by Paleo-Indians almost as soon as the land was exposed by melting ice around 11,000 and 10,500 years ago, based on regional archaeological evidence.

This is particularly evident during winter months as part of the snowbelt on the lee of Lake Huron Situated at the junction of Morris, Grey[1] and McKillop[2] Townships on the Seaforth-to-Wroxeter trail, Walton,[3] is named for the English hometown of its founders John and Anna (Button) Hewitt.

There were the Rob Roy and Walton hotels and postal service began in 1862 in one of the general stores.

In 1901, the adjoining house was destroyed by fire and two years later, an auction was held for the chattel of McKim's Royal Hotel and household goods.

Walton experienced a boom after 1907 when the Canadian Pacific Railway began running through the village.

After serving as the Methodist Church, first at the corner of Huron County Road 12 (Brussels Line) and McKillop Twp.

When the hall was moved back across the highway to its present location, hydro lines were an obstacle.

The roof and gables were dismantled for the move and the side walls lowered two feet before reconstruction.

In 1976, the park was sold to the recreation committee for $1 and the Walton Area Sports Club was formed.

Due to extensive repairs needed at that time, and the increasing difficult task of getting volunteer help, the building was sold to the Women's Institute.

According to it, a frame school was built on the southeast corner of Lot 30, Concession 9, Morris Township on land purchased by Robert Dennis on for $1.

The move was the outcome of a vote in Morris Township which rejected the proposal to build a new school in Walton.

A petition of interested Morris and Grey Township ratepayers asked for the formation of a new school area.

this new four-room schoolhouse was opened officially on December 12, 1962 with the total cost of construction and equipment and other expenses amounting to about $84,000.

Businesses include construction, a gravel pit, several farmer-related enterprises, a variety store, computer recycling, trucking, crafts, a repair shop, an aircraft and toy shop, mobile seed cleaning, engineering services, motocross racing and promotions, Walton Raceway.