Overton, Nova Scotia

Last updated January 31, 2026

Overton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Yarmouth County.^[1]^[2] The community is situated approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) northwest of the town of Yarmouth.

The name "Overton" is descriptive, referring to its location across (over) the harbour from the town of Yarmouth. The Mi'kmaq referred to the area as Malegeak, meaning "fretful water".^[1]

References

1 2 Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 512. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
↑ "Overton". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 30 January 2026.

43°50′41″N66°08′30″W / 43.84472°N 66.14167°W / 43.84472; -66.14167

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[places-1] 1 2 Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 512. Retrieved 30 January 2026.

[cnbg-2] "Overton". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 30 January 2026.

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