Knoxford, New Brunswick

Knoxford is a Canadian rural community in Carleton County, New Brunswick. There are two parts to Knoxford: Upper Knoxford (agricultural) and Lower Knoxford (residential). It is located 3.16 km NE of Royalton.

The community was settled by its namesake, George Knox, and was to be originally named Knoxville.

Education

No schools are located in the community, thus students must travel to Carleton North High School in Bristol and Centreville Community School in Centreville.

History

In 1866 Knoxford was a farming settlement with approximately 18 resident families, including the family of George Knox. In 1898 Knoxford had 1 post office, 2 churches and a population of 200. A post office branch was established there in 1866, and was removed in 1915.[1]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Knoxford". Where is Home? New Brunswick Communities Past and Present. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Retrieved 26 May 2012.

Coordinates: 46°30′N 67°44′W / 46.500°N 67.733°W / 46.500; -67.733


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