Janeville, New Brunswick

Janeville, New Brunswick
Janeville

Location within the province of New Brunswick

Coordinates: 47°41′28.3″N 65°26′50.8″W / 47.691194°N 65.447444°W / 47.691194; -65.447444
Country Canada
Province New Brunswick
County Gloucester

Janeville is a community in Gloucester County, New Brunswick on the Chaleur Bay.[1] The Community is located at the Intersection of Route 11 and Route 340.[2]

History

The community was named after Jane Dawson, one of the first arrivals to the area. The community primarily depended on agriculture and fishing, and was at one point served by the Caraquet and Gulf Shore Railway.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Janeville". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Janeville, NB, Canada (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Janeville". Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Retrieved 10 July 2015.

Coordinates: 47°40′59″N 65°25′59″W / 47.683°N 65.433°W / 47.683; -65.433


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