Newton Mills
Community

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Upper Stewiacke, NS (Nearby: Upper Musquodoboit, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit, Colchester, Brookfield)

5345 HIGHWAY 289
Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
B0N 2P0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Description From Owner:
  • Samuel Creelman received a land grant here in 1783 and built a gristmill. In 1862 the mill was converted to woolen manufacturing. A stream had been named Newton Brook by Rev. James Smith and when the gristmill opened, the community called itself Newton
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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