Prince of Wales, New Brunswick (original) (raw)
Location of Prince of Wales in New Brunswick
Prince of Wales is a Canadian rural community in Saint John County, New Brunswick. It is located just west of the city of Saint John.
History
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See also: History of New Brunswick and List of historic places in Saint John County, New Brunswick
The community was settled in 1783 by Loyalist Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel DeVeber, who was a member of the Prince of Wales American Regiment (PoWAR). The PoWAR fought in the American Revolutionary War. The community was a farming and lumbering community in the 19th century. The Shore Line Railway ran through the community, which has since been abandoned.
Notable people
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Main article: List of people from Saint John County, New Brunswick
See also
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References
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- The New Brunswick Military Heritage Project
- Loyalist Institute
- Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
- Geographical Names of Canada - Prince of Wales[_permanent dead link_]
45°12′14″N 66°16′40″W / 45.20389°N 66.27778°W / 45.20389; -66.27778
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