Falkland Ridge

Falkland Ridge in Nova Scotia

Falkland Ridge is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Annapolis County.

The community is likely named for Lucius Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland, Governor of Nova Scotia from 1840 to 1846 or his wife Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland.[1]

References

  1. ↑ https://archive.org/stream/placenamesofprov00browuoft#page/50/mode/2up

Coordinates: 44°40′20.33″N 64°51′25.57″W / 44.6723139°N 64.8571028°W / 44.6723139; -64.8571028 (Falkland Ridge, Nova Scotia)


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