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| + | This small farming community, sometimes spelled as "Clarkesville", along the Kennetcook River was named after the Clarke family, the family that settled in the area in the 19th century.<ref>[https://novascotia.ca/archives/places/page.asp?ID=133 C. Bruce Fergusson, "Clarkesville"], ''Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia'' Nova Scotia Archives (1967), p. 133.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 14 October 2018
Clarksville, Nova Scotia
Subdivision Truro, Mile 18.70
Next Station East: Midway
Next Station West: Stanley
Facilities & Features
- Passing track, 1631 feet long
Description & History
This small farming community, sometimes spelled as "Clarkesville", along the Kennetcook River was named after the Clarke family, the family that settled in the area in the 19th century.[1]
Gallery
Orginal homestead just on the north side of the tracks, early 1900's
The house across from the station, unknown date.
Mix Train 22 with Engine CP8139 and passing track being removed, May 18, 1974.
Van No. 437130 and coach No 1303 on the M22 at Clarksville on April 24, 1975
References & Footnotes
- ↑ C. Bruce Fergusson, "Clarkesville", Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Archives (1967), p. 133.
