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.
Schools in the Harvey Rural Community
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
Map of Harvey Station
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
Tweedside School
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
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Manners Sutton “Swamp School”
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.
Settlements
Harvey Settlement/Tweedside/Manners Sutton
The Harvey Settlement was established by settlers from the River Tweed area of the Scottish/English border who came on the ship, the Cornelius of Sunderland
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The Lakes and Rivers of Harvey
Harvey Rural Community boasts a region of over 10 lakes and numerous waterways.
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History of Jersey Cattle in Harvey
Poster highlighting interesting facts about the Jersey cattle industry in Harvey New Brunswick.
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Modern Day Lake Stewardship
Residents living around the lakes in Harvey RC have formed associations to address the various issues affecting our lakes and work towards their preservation and protection.
Stores
Old Country Store
Photo of an old country store that used to be on what is now known as the old Prince William Road, near King’s Landing.
Stores
Coburn’s Store
Undated photo of what is believed to be Coburn’s store, run by John Ervin Coburn.
Stores
G.W. Coburn and Sons Store
Undated photo of G.W. Coburn and Sons store (present day Berty’s Country Store).
Stores
Davis General Store
This photo is dated 1950 and is of the same building, when it was the Davis General Store. Note the old gas pump in front
Family Histories
Thomas H. Piercy and Jane Speedy
Thomas H. Piercy. Son of Matthew Piercy & Agnes Moffitt. Born 29 Aug 1838 in Harvey, NB. Died 11 Dec 1904 in Denman Island, B.C.
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Picnic on Cherry Hill – Harvey Station, 1904.
Picnic on Cherry Hill. Source: Mrs. Edgar Coburn. Back row: Emma Robinson, Melvin McGee, Elizabeth Robinson, Ken Robinson, Celia Coburn, Miss MacMillan, David Smith. David
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Jessie Cleghorn Wood Letter Written in 1877
Letter written by Jessie Cleghorn Wood to her father, Peter Wood. At the time, she was 18 years old and living in Calais, Maine.
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Charles Robison homestead
Undated photo of the Charles Robison homestead located near the Village of Harvey.
Churches
Riverside Presbyterian Church
The Riverside Presbyterian Church was built in Prince William in 1928. It was moved to King’s Landing in 2000.
Churches
St. Mark’s Anglican Church
St. Mark’s Anglican Church at the Kings Landing historical site in Prince William was originally located in the Kingsclear area.
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
Monuments & Landmarks
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.