Riley Brook, New Brunswick

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Riley Brook
Location of Riley Brook in New Brunswick

Riley Brook is a settlement in New Brunswick.

The former local service district of Riley Brook took its name from the community.

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History

Said to be named for a man who drowned there. The Maliseet name was Natakayid, possibly meaning "Bald Head place". [1]

Notable people

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References

  1. "Origin of Place Names". The Tobiquer (3): 2. October 1978.

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