Warren
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Amherst, NS (Nearby: Cumberland, Maccan, River Hebert East, River Hebert, Springhill)

38 HAVELOCK ST
Amherst, Nova Scotia
B4H 0A0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Northumberland Shore

Description From Owner:
  • Named for Warren Hastings and birthplace of Sir Charles Tupper (1821-1915).
  • At age 74, Tupper became the oldest Canadian prime minister for the shortest term, 68 days.
  • CHARLES TUPPER: Oldest prime minister for the shortest time Sir Charles Tupper (1821-1915) from near Amherst was premier of Nova Scotia from 1864-67 and led the province into Confederation.
  • Later he served as Canada's sixth prime minister for 68 days in 1896. At age 74 he was the oldest person to serve as prime minister, and his 68-day term was the shortest in Canadian history. He was a very strong proponent of Confederation.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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