Welsford, New Brunswick

Welsford (2001 pop.: 562) is a Canadian rural community in Queens County, New Brunswick.

Welsford-Parker Monument, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Located in the Nerepis River valley at the foot of Mount Douglas, Welsford is north of Nerepis, New Brunswick and the town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

History

See also: History of New Brunswick and List of historic places in Queens County, New Brunswick

Named after Captain Welsford who died a hero in the Crimean War and was commemorated with the Welsford-Parker Monument.

Notable people

Main article: List of people from Queens County, New Brunswick

See also

List of communities in New Brunswick

References

Coordinates: 45°27′N 66°21′W / 45.450°N 66.350°W / 45.450; -66.350

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