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New Glasgow - Pictou County

New Glasgow

New Glasgow is the largest town in Pictou County, located near the head of tides on the East River, north of Stellarton, and south of Trenton. It was named after Glasgow, Scotland in 1809; by Donald McKay. 

Hillside - Pictou County

Hillside

The small rural community of Hillside is located just north of the Town of Trenton, towards the community of Pictou Landing.

Trenton

Trenton

The Town of Trenton has always been known as an industrial center and is located along the east side of the East River, north of the Town of New Glasgow. An early name for the area was Smelt Brook. The Town name was eventually changed to Trenton after Trenton, New Jersey, by Harvey Graham in 1882. Trenton was incorporated as a town in 1911.

Abercormbie Pictou County

Abercrombie

Abercrombie is a rural community located east of Granton and north of the Town of New Glasgow, along the west side of the East River.