Kingston, New Brunswick
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| Kingston | |
|---|---|
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  Kingston | |
| Coordinates: 45°30′09″N 65°58′31″W / 45.50250°N 65.97528°WCoordinates: 45°30′09″N 65°58′31″W / 45.50250°N 65.97528°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Kings |
| Settled | 1783 |
| Government | |
| • MP | Bev Harrison |
| • Provincial Representative | Rob Moore |
| Area | |
| • Land | 200.63 km2 (77.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,952 |
| • Density | 14.7/km2 (38/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Atlantic (AST) (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
Kingston is a Canadian community in Kings County, New Brunswick.
History
Located on the Kingston Peninsula, the village was settled in 1783 by Loyalists at the conclusion of the American Revolution.
The Kings County Gaol was once located in the community but it was moved to nearby Hampton one stone at a time.[1] The famous horse thief Henry More Smith once escaped from the jail.
Present day
The village centre is located at the intersection of New Brunswick Routes 845 and 850. The square features a school, church, and a general store built in 1788. The school also houses a museum. There is also a popular farmers market in Kingston which draws buyers from such areas as Quispamsis and Rothesay, New Brunswick.
See also
- Royal eponyms in Canada
- Ministers Face - local cliff face
Notable people
Main article: List of people from New Brunswick
See also
References
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