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Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Eastern Shore
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- This settlement is located near the forks of St. Mary's River in eastern Nova Scotia. It may have been named after Charles Grant, Lord Glenelg, who was British Secretary of State to the Colonies, 1834-39.
- Early names were The Forks or Forks St. Mary's. Named for Charles Grant, Lord Glenelg, British Secretary of State to the Colonies 1834-39.
- An early name was 'The Forks' or 'Forks, St. Mary's.' The Indian name was Mimnogun, 'a black birch tree.' Settlement began in 1801 on land which was part of a one hundred and fifty thousand acre grant made to Rev. James Lyons and seven others in 1765.
- Robert, William and Archibald Taylor, David and John McKeen from Truro were among the first residents. William Kirk moved from Pictou in 1810.
- A Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1818. A new Presbyterian Church was opened July 26, 1845. William Bent arrived from New England and opened a school. Thomas Kerr was schoolmaster in 1846.
- A school-house was built in 1867. A Way Office was established in 1851 and a Post Office in 1858. Lumbering is the main industry. Population in 1956 was 101.
- No doubt in honor of Lord Glenelg, who was the Colonial Secretary in 1837 ;' but there is a place of this name in Scotland, after which it may have been named. This place was first settled in 1801 and was then named St. Mary's.
- From: guyscogene.net
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