Abercrombie, Nova Scotia

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Abercrombie in Nova Scotia

Abercrombie is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. The village is named after Col James Abercrombie of the 42nd Regiment of Foot who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill. [1]

Pulp production provides employment in Abercrombie ScottPulpMill PictouCounty early1990s.jpg
Pulp production provides employment in Abercrombie

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References

  1. "Place-names of the Province of Nova Scotia". Halifax, N.S. Royal Print. & Litho. 1922.

Coordinates: 45°37′55.36″N62°41′19.85″W / 45.6320444°N 62.6888472°W / 45.6320444; -62.6888472 (Abercrombie, Nova Scotia)