Elgin, Nova Scotia

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Elgin (Scottish Gaelic : Eilginn) is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, in Pictou County. It is named after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and the city of Elgin in Scotland. [1] 45°25′23.79″N62°40′12.18″W / 45.4232750°N 62.6700500°W / 45.4232750; -62.6700500 (Elgin, Nova Scotia)

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References

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