Carleton is a former community in New Brunswick.
It was located in Saint John West. It was probably named for Sir Guy Carleton, 1st Baron of Dorchester (1724-1808) and Commander in Chief of the British forces in North America.[1] Other sources say General Carleton, first Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.[2]
The Loyalist-dominated communities of Parr Town and Carleton developed around Fort Howe.
Members of the Black Watch settled here in 1783.[3]
In 1785, both towns were amalgamated by royal charter to become the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, making it the first incorporated city in British North America (present-day Canada).
In 1871, the suburb of Carleton had a population of 5000 people.[1]