 Part of the area of Strathearn was annexed by the City of Strathcona in 1907, and became part of the City of Edmonton when Strathcona amalgamated with Edmonton in 1912.The name Strahearn, which is Scottish Gaelic for "the valley of the river Earn", or "the valley of the Irish", has been used in Edmonton since 1912 and is likely a reference to the Governor General of the day, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.Large lots were subdivided during this period but only a few scattered houses were actually constructed.