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Upper Stewiacke was founded in [[1783]] by Matthew Johnson, son of James Johnson, a Grantee of [[Truro, Nova Scotia]]. Johnson's supplies had come from Truro, some 20 miles away. |
Upper Stewiacke was founded in [[1783]] by Matthew Johnson, son of James Johnson, a Grantee of [[Truro, Nova Scotia]]. Johnson's supplies had come from Truro, some 20 miles away. |
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In [[1983]], a special event was held to mark the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Matthew Johnson and his wife Ruth (née Fisher). |
In [[1983]], a special event and [[reenactment]] was held to mark the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Matthew Johnson and his wife Ruth (née Fisher). |
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*{{en icon}} [http://www.upperstewiacke.com/briefhistory.html The Settlement of Upper Stewiacke] |
*{{en icon}} [http://www.upperstewiacke.com/briefhistory.html The Settlement of Upper Stewiacke] |
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Revision as of 15:55, 14 July 2006
Upper Stewiacke is a small community located in central Nova Scotia. Upper Stewiacke can be reached by road via Nova Scotia Route 289.
Upper Stewiacke was founded in 1783 by Matthew Johnson, son of James Johnson, a Grantee of Truro, Nova Scotia. Johnson's supplies had come from Truro, some 20 miles away.
In 1983, a special event and reenactment was held to mark the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Matthew Johnson and his wife Ruth (née Fisher).