Wellington (Sackville)
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Fall River, NS (Nearby: Waverley, Lower Sackville, Middle Sackville, Bedford, Halifax)

3260 HIGHWAY #2
Fall River, Nova Scotia
B2T 1J0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Halifax Metro

Description From Owner:
  • First called Fletcher's Bridge for the Fletcher family. The name Wellington was bestowed by Lt.-Gen. John W. Laurie (1835-1912), who owned a large estate here called Oakfield.
  • The name honoured Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (nicknamed 'The Iron Duke'), (1769-1852). Wellington was prime minister of Great Britain from 1828-30 and served as foreign secretary 1834-5.
  • He is best remembered for his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. William Shaw had a 2,000-acre grant here in 1784.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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