11639 HWY 16 |
Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Eastern Shore
Description From Owner:
- This rural area is located on the north side of the mouth of Chedabucto Bay on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. It was named after the Hadley family who were prominent among the early settlers.
- The area was also known as '' Oyster Ponds'' because of oyster beds in tidal ponds. Joseph Hadley, Sr. a native of Rhode Island, settled in Manchester township about 1768.
- His son, Joseph Jr. was probably one of the earliest settlers here soon after 1811. Holy Trinity Anglican church was built sometime between 1866 and 1877 and was consecrated October 6, 1895.
- Maurice Newman was schoolmaster here in 1832. A new school was built at Oyster Pond in 1867. A postal way office was established in 1852. Fishing and farming are the basic industries. Population in 1956 was 127.
- With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015
Address of this page: http://ns.ruralroutes.com/Hadleyville