Kemptville, Nova Scotia
Kemptville in Nova Scotia
Kemptville is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Yarmouth Municipal District and Yarmouth County. It is located approximately 38 kilometers northeast of the town of Yarmouth.
It is a popular location for sport fishing due to its many rivers and lakes.
Etymology
Kemptville is named after General Sir James Kempt, who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia from 1820–28, about the time this area was first settled by Europeans.
Coordinates: 44°2′52″N 65°50′0″W / 44.04778°N 65.83333°W
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