The public school system in New Brunswick did not fully develop until 1872 when The Common Schools Act of 1871 was enacted by the New Brunswick government. Through this bill, education became available to all children across the province and was supported through taxation and public funds. At first, schools were mostly one room buildings … Read more
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This map of Harvey Station was published in the Atlas of York County, New Brunswick in 1878. The St. Andrews Road through the village and the Fredericton Road are now Route 3. The Lake George Road is now known as Route 636 or just the Lake Road. The following list of subscribers appeared in the … Read more
One room schoolhouse in Tweedside in the 1970s. Source: Janet Watson This photo is of a one room schoolhouse located on Tweedside Road, located next to the L.O.B.A. Hall, formerly a church. Children from grades one to six were taught there. The boundary of where children went to school changed between this school and the … Read more
Located near the present-day T junction of the Tweedside Road and Route 3 in the Harvey Rural Community, the Manners Sutton “Swamp” School consisted of a single room with two outhouses in the back, and a woodshed. This simple yet functional structure served its purpose well for nearly eight decades.
Poster highlighting interesting facts about the Jersey cattle industry in Harvey New Brunswick.
The Harvey Rural Community covers many early settlements which are listed here. To this day, many people still refer to their hometown by the name of the original settlement.
The Harvey Rural Community, established on January 1, 2023, is a vibrant and growing municipality formed as a result of local governance reform in New Brunswick, Canada. The community’s boundaries roughly encompass the former Local Service Districts of Manners Sutton and Prince William, along with the Village of Harvey.
1935 photo of the Harvey Creamery. Source: Sheila Embleton Greer The Harvey area was well known for its Jersey cattle industry. Due to its high productivity, a creamery was built in the heart of Harvey Station on what is now known as Candlelight Lane. Timeline: 1934 Construction of Harvey Creamery by William McLean and J. … Read more
Built in 1862, the Burden Baptist Church was located in Burden, York County, New Brunswick.
The Prince William Baptist Church is located in Prince William, New Brunswick.
The St Andrews United Church located on Route 3 in the Harvey Rural Community was originally a Presbyterian Church.
Overview of churches in the Harvey Rural Community.
Erected in 1989, the Harvey Cenotaph stands as a tribute to the local men and women who gave their lives in World War I and World War II. Expanded in 2006 to include WWII entries, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the community’s sacrifices.
Located in Davis Park within the Village of Harvey, this monument is dedicated to the Davis family in recognition of their generous land donation.
Discover the rich history of Harvey’s founding families with the Harvey Settlers Monument, commemorating the pioneers who emigrated from the borderlands of Scotland and England in 1837. Located near the Harvey Settlement Cemetery, this landmark pays tribute to their enduring legacy. Restored in 2024, the monument stands as a testament to community dedication and the deep roots of Harvey’s heritage.
Family members erected this memorial commemorating Don Messer, a famous Canadian fiddler who grew up in Tweedside, New Brunswick.
List of resources to learn more about the indigenous peoples of New Brunswick.
The Brockway Millstone serves as a memorial to the pioneer settlers of Brockway, New Brunswick.
With the Harvey Regional Heritage & Historical Association considering shortening its name for daily use, Association Director, Alexander Bridge who’d spearheaded the discussion, volunteered to create a logo expressing this new path in order to expand the awareness of the association’s historical knowledge, archival resources and ongoing work. Bridge, a semi-retired graphic designer and writer, reviewed his concept ideas with … Read more
By Rev. William Randall December 1998 Among interesting people in the history of Harvey are some ladies, who, as time flies by may be forgotten. As we approach a new year I’d like to remind you of one of these ladies – Inez Davis. I remember her as the person at the Davis Store – … Read more
Edward (Ed) and Nancy Christie were inducted to the Harvey Heritage Wall of recognition for their outstanding contribution in community service. They were the first to be nominated as a team since their contributions on many projects were inextricably linked. They also played leadership roles in their own projects. Nancy and Ed were both born … Read more
HARVEY’S HONORARY FIRE CHIEF STILL LEADS ACTIVE LIFE Acquiring a new home, for most of us, is a matter of going through a bank and getting a mortgage. For T. Kay Craig, 92, of Harvey, getting his first home involved paying $200 and drivin twelve horses through a snow storm to transport his home from … Read more
The funeral of T. Kay Craig was held at St. Andrews United Church. Rev. K. Ruth Stuart officiated, with the eulogy being delivered by Dr. Bill Randall, a former minister. He was born in Harvey Station 93 years ago and was the oldest son of John T. and Janet (McGowan) Craig. He was survived by … Read more
Bernard Joseph McCann was a pillar of the Harvey community his entire adult life. In his youth, Bernie had a passion for, and graduated from, St. Thomas University, which – at the time – was a high school in Chatham, New Brunswick. Bernie and Janet met at a dance in Fredericton Junction in the mid … Read more
Janet Watson is the daughter of Claude and Genevie (Dorcas) Swan. She married Randy Watson and together they raised a family in the Harvey, York County, New Brunswick, area.Janet attended a one room school in Tweedside, graduated from Harvey High School, then earned an accounting diploma from Moncton Tech. Initially, she worked for accounting departments … Read more
Don Messer was born in 1909 in a house located in Tweedside near Harvey Station. He was the youngest of 11 children in a family so musical that a dozen fiddlers might be grinding away in the parlor come evening. Young Don would sit in the corner, fascinated, but whenever he reached out a hand … Read more