Waterville, Carleton County, New Brunswick

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Waterville is a Canadian rural community in Carleton County, New Brunswick on Route 590.

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History

In 1866, Waterville was a town mostly devoted to farming and lumber, with a population of around 60 families. [1] By 1871 the town had a population of 500, though this had shrunk down to 150 by 1898. [1]

Geography

Waterville is a community located in Wakefield Parish in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada. It is located on Route 590. There are three separate settlements: Central Waterville, Upper Waterville, and Lower Waterville. At one time there were also two additional settlements named Rockwell and Walton.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Waterville". Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Retrieved May 25, 2020.

Coordinates: 46°16′4.5″N67°34′52.5″W / 46.267917°N 67.581250°W / 46.267917; -67.581250