Nicholsville, Newfoundland
Nicholsville is a hamlet located to the north of, and contiguous with, Deer Lake in Newfoundland, Canada. The hamlet has access to Deer Lake Beach and the Humber River. In 1986, Nicholsville, had a population of 509 residents and a total of 176 residences.[1]
History[edit]
In 1872, a family from Cape Breton Island, led by George Aaron Nichols Sr., settled on the eastern shore of the lake and initiated a pine tree cutting operation.[2] This location was named Nicholsville and experienced growth with the construction of the railway during the 1880s and 1890s.
In 1994, the boundaries of Deer Lake underwent a significant expansion through the amalgamation with two smaller communities, Nicholsville and Spillway.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Colbourne, Arthur (2016). "The Proposed Amalgation of Deer Lake, Spillway, Nicholsville, St. Judes, Reidville" (PDF).
- ^ "Monument dedicated to founder of Nicholsville | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "Deer Lake | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
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