Somerset, Kings County, Nova Scotia

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Somerset is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Kings County.

Boardman Robinson (1876–1952) a well-known Canadian-American artist, illustrator and cartoonist of the early 20th century, was born in Somerset. [1]

Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Somerset is the final resting place of Alfred C. Fuller, founder of the Fuller Brush Company. [2]

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References

  1. "Boardman Robinson". Spartacus Educational. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012.
  2. Nova Scotia's Electric Scrapbook: Alfred Carl Fuller Memorial, ns1763.ca

Coordinates: 45°4′26″N64°44′55″W / 45.07389°N 64.74861°W / 45.07389; -64.74861 (Somerset, Nova Scotia)