Lewisville, New Brunswick

Lewisville is a Neighbourhood in the city of Moncton, New Brunswick.

History

See History of Moncton and Timeline of Moncton history

Lewisville was amalgamated with Moncton in 1973.[1] James Lewis and Sevil Lewis settled here in 1866. In 1866, Lewisville was a farming and shipbuilding settlement with about 22 resident families. In 1871, it had a population of 150. In 1898 Lewisville had 1 post office, 1 store, 1 pump factory, 1 woodworking factory, 1 brickyard, 1 church and a population of 200.[2] Lewisville was officially amalgamated into the city of Moncton in 1973.

Bordering communities

 Moncton (Humphrey) Moncton (Caledonia) Moncton (Caledonia)
Moncton (Sunny Brae) Moncton (Harrisville)
   Lewisville  
Moncton (Downtown Moncton) Dieppe Dieppe

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lewisville Amalgamation, Information.
  2. ↑ History of Lewisville, Information.

Coordinates: 46°06′26″N 64°45′37″W / 46.107339°N 64.76037°W / 46.107339; -64.76037

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