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'''Huntingdon''' is a community within [[Abbotsford, British Columbia|Abbotsford]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located immediately north of the Canada - US Border. The main road through the community is [[British Columbia Highway 11|Highway 11]]. The name of the community is also the present name of the border crossing connecting to [[Sumas]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. Member of Parliament for [[Abbotsford (electoral district)|Abbotsford]], [[Ed Fast]], is spearheading an effort to have the border crossing renamed to Abbotsford.{{fact|date=May 2009}} |
'''Huntingdon''' is a community within [[Abbotsford, British Columbia|Abbotsford]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located immediately north of the Canada - US Border. The main road through the community is [[British Columbia Highway 11|Highway 11]]. The name of the community is also the present name of the border crossing connecting to [[Sumas]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. |
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It is named for [[Collis P. Huntington]] |
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an Los Angeles railway executive who helped connect the line to US Lines. Member of Parliament for [[Abbotsford (electoral district)|Abbotsford]], [[Ed Fast]], is spearheading an effort to have the border crossing renamed to Abbotsford.{{fact|date=May 2009}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Sumas, British Columbia]] (District of Sumas until 1972) |
*[[Sumas, British Columbia]] (District of Sumas until 1972) |
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Revision as of 08:51, 23 February 2014
Huntingdon is a community within Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. It is located immediately north of the Canada - US Border. The main road through the community is Highway 11. The name of the community is also the present name of the border crossing connecting to Sumas, Washington.
It is named for Collis P. Huntington an Los Angeles railway executive who helped connect the line to US Lines. Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, Ed Fast, is spearheading an effort to have the border crossing renamed to Abbotsford.[citation needed]
See also
- Sumas, British Columbia (District of Sumas until 1972)
References
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