Rosebank, Prince Edward Island

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Location of Rosebank in Prince Edward Island

Rosebank is a settlement in Prince Edward Island. Coordinates: 46°47′35″N64°09′29″W / 46.793°N 64.158°W / 46.793; -64.158 It is an unincorporated area, located in Queens County in the central portion of Prince Edward Island, S. of Charlottetown.

History of the name

The official history of the geographic name Rosebank:

Rosebank (Sett.) was adopted 18 November 1966 on 11L/3h. Status changed to Local ity when it became part of the Community of Southport in 1972. Rosebank (Locali ty) became part of the Town of Stratford on 1 April 1995. Name confirmed 17 June 1996 on 11L/3.


Source: http://www.gov.pe.ca/placefinder/index.php3?city=Rosebank

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