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.
Riverton is a rural community located along the west side of the East River between Stellarton and Eureka. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Settlements along the East River started shortly after the arrival of the Ship Hector in 1773. Alexander McKay first settled here in 1784, and Alexander Fraser in 1806.
The communities we know as Riverton and Plymouth was Originally one area and it was known as “Fish Pools” because of how splendid the trout fishing in the deep pools of the river was.. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Originally the area was known as “Fish Pools” but was officially changed to Riverton in 1877 by its residents.
Watervale is a rural area located along the West River, south east of Lower Mount Thom and west of New Gairloch. The name of the place is considered to be chosen for descriptive reasons. William Cameron emigrated from Inverness-shire and settled here sometime around 1801. In 1877 a factory for manufacturing rakes, implements, and furniture was operated by Samuel Archibald & Company in the area.
A History of the County of Pictou was written by Rev. George Patterson and originally published in 1877. It provides a details of early settlement and history with over 300 pages, including an index of subjects and prominent people from that era. As one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the region, it preserves many historic details that may have otherwise been lost. This is a great free resource for people from Pictou County. or anyone interested in the history of Pictou County.
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