Inglewood had many different names through much of the 1800s such as Sligo and Riverdale; although none of these were official names. There were a few temporary names given but confusion arose with other communities in Ontario when it came to mail delivery. Finally in 1885 Thomas White a member of Parliament tasked with coming up with a permanent name for this village, put forth the name Inglewood, named after Inglewood Forest in Cumberland. England. In 1886 Inglewood became the official name of the local post office.

By the mid 1800s Inglewood was known for its prosperous woolen mill and stone quarry. The arrival of the railway in the 1870s accelerated growth and brought a great deal of prosperity to the village. Most of Inglewood’s houses and buildings were constructed from wood harvested locally and cut to size at a local planing mill. Many of these houses and buildings are still standing today and remain integral parts of this historic community.