Kemptville
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Forest Glen, NS (Nearby: Clare, Argyle, Tusket, Salmon River, Port Maitland)

5020 HWY 340
Forest Glen, Nova Scotia
B5A 1L0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Yarmouth and Acadian Shores

Description From Owner:
  • Mi'kmaq called the place Nekataouksit, 'great forked tidal river.' A forest fire swept through the area in 1820 just as settlement was starting and Lt.-Gov. Kempt sent aid.
  • The first settler was Abner Andrews in 1821. The place is named for Sir James Kempt (1764-1854), Lt-Gov. of the province from 1820-28. A gold mine was operating here in 1912 and there was another gold strike in 1960.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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  • Omar Roberts

    • Kemptville's Grisly Murder

    A particularly grisly murder took place at Kemptville in August of 1922.

    Omar Roberts poured gasoline on Elora Gray and set fire to her and his house because she had turned down his marriage proposal since she was in love with another man.

    Before Gray died she was able to tell police what Roberts had done. He was found guilty of murder and hanged.


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