Waternish
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Sherbrooke, NS (Nearby: Liscomb, St. Mary's Municipal District, Port Bickerton, Mosers River, Isaacs Harbour)

15 MAIN ST
Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia
B0J 3C0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Eastern Shore

Description From Owner:
  • This settlement is located on the St. Mary's River about five miles downstream from the forks of the river in eastern Nova Scotia. It was formerly part of Stillwater.
  • The name is said to be that of the Scottish home town of the first Postmaster McKenzie, 'Nish' is the Gaelic for here or place hence 'water place.'
  • It may have been named after Waternish on the Isle of Skye. Settlement probably was begun in the early 19th century.
  • In the 1870's the residents were people named Whidden, Mcintosh, McLean, Wier, Fraser, Taylor and McKenzie. Farming is the basic industry.
  • From: guyscogene.net


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