Settlements
Settlements
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.
Churches in the Harvey Rural Community
Overview of churches in the Harvey Rural Community.
Monuments in Harvey Rural Community
Discover the rich history of the Harvey region through its many monuments, honoring significant events, settlements, and individuals.
Settlements
Harvey Rural Community
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.
The Harvey Creamery
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
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Covered Bridge on Tweedside Road in Brockway
A covered bridge built in the early 1900s was located in Brockway at the end of Tweedside Road spanning the Magaguadavic River.
Cemeteries in the Harvey Rural Community
Graveyards and cemeteries are an important part of the history and heritage of the Harvey Rural Community. Throughout the region, you will find cemeteries in
Churches
Riverside United Church
The former Riverside United Church in Prince William was one of the sites of the Living Waters United Church. It was sold in 2023 to private interests.
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Lake George Methodist Church
A Methodist Church was build at Lake George on land purchased from the Lawson family. After the integration of the Methodist Churches into the United Church, it was used for other purposes.
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Tweedside Presbyterian Church
Located at the north side of Tweedside was a one room school house next door to a Presbyterian Church. The church became a community Hall.
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Magaguadavic United Church
The Magaguadavic United Church likely dates back to sometime after 1870, when it was originally built by Presbyterians. It came a United Church in 1925.
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Pentecostal Church Camp
The Pentecostal Church Camp, established in the early 1950s, became a significant gathering place for the Pentacostal community in the area.
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Burden Baptist Church
Built in 1862, the Burden Baptist Church was located in Burden, York County, New Brunswick.
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Prince William Baptist Church
The Prince William Baptist Church is located in Prince William, New Brunswick.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newmarket
St. Patrick’s Church was built in Newmarket, New Brunswick along Route 3 in around 1883.
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Thomaston Corner Meeting Room
The Thomaston Corner Meeting Room was built around 1930. Before that time members gathered at a schoolhouse.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
The Knox Presbyterian Church was built and dedicated in 1927. It is located on Route 3 across the road from the Harvey Settlers Cemetery.
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St. Mark’s Catholic Church
St. Mark’s Catholic Church is situated in the Donnelly Settlement at Lake George. It was built in 1877-88 by Henry McGarvey on land belonging to an O’Keefe family.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Seventh Day Adventist Church was built in 1951 on Route 3.
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Acton Presbyterian Church
The Acton Presbyterian Church is located on Route 3 across the road from the Acton Cemetery. It was originally dedicated in 1868.
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St. Andrews United Church
The St Andrews United Church located on Route 3 in the Harvey Rural Community was originally a Presbyterian Church.
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Frog Lake Universalist Church
The Universalist Church was built on Frog lake Road in 1915.
Documents
Lake George Lodge Minutes
Pdf file of minutes taken during meetings of the Lake George Lodge No 195. The Lodge was a chapter of the British Templars organized on April 20th, 1898.
Monuments & Landmarks
Military Tank
Lynx Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle presented to the Village of Harvey in honour of those who served in the Canadian military. It is coloacated with the Cenotaph on Route 3.
Churches
Harvey Pentecostal Church
Worship of the Pentecostal faith in the Harvey area began in the 1940’s. In 1952, a first church was built then a second, larger one in 1976.
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Old Magundy Church Yard
The Magundy Church Yard used to include the St. Johns Anglican Church and accompanying graveyard. The church has long since been dismantled. A plaque commememorates the original Magundy settlers many of whom are buried in the remaining graveyard.
Military
Cenotaph
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.