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Later, after the expulsion of the Acadian population in 1755, the land was settled by the New England Planters—some 8,000 came to Nova Scotia between 1760 and 1768. Today, Kentville has the highest year-round population of any residential centre in the Annapolis Valley.
- Kentville Historical Society
There are artifacts and photos of old Kentville, the...
- Kentville Historical Society
On December 7, 1886, Kentville was incorporated as a town, and John Warren King was elected as the first Mayor of Kentville. He would remain in this office until 1888. During his time as Mayor, the town was successfully launched and moved forward with many advancements and prosperity.
Sep 24, 2012 · Kentville was settled in the 1760s by New Englanders with lots at the western end of Horton, one of 13 townships established by the NS government after the expulsion of the Acadians.
The town of Kentville was incorporated in 1886, the town of Wolfville in 1893 and the town of Berwick in 1923. The Kings Historical Society, established in 1978, acquired the near-century old Kings County Courthouse and renovated it so that it could be used as a county museum.
There are artifacts and photos of old Kentville, the Dominion Atlantic Railway, Sports and written materials...all of which display the history of the Town. OPEN HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 4 pm.
Aug 31, 2024 · Kentville is home to one of the largest agricultural research facilities in Nova Scotia founded in 1911. Kentville shares its northern boundary along the Cornwallis River with Camp Aldershot, a military training base founded in 1904.
The Story of Kentville. The Town of Kentville is located on the Cornwallis River about eight miles upstream from its mouth in central Nova Scotia. This historic town was settled by New England Planters in the 1760’s after the expulsion of the Acadians.
