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. In the early years, it was administered from Debec and Woodstock. In 1915, it was renovated during the pastorate of Rev. David S. O’Keefe.
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York Woolen Mills, taken abt. 1910. The mill was first started in 1857 by George Lister who was one of the original grant holders in the Harvey area. Over the
Originally published in The Officers’ Quarters, a publication of the York Sunbury Historical Society “There are Black people buried on my property,” blurted Wilma Donnelly, a senior member of the
Winston Gamblin, affectionately known as “Winnie,” has been a cornerstone of the Village of Harvey for decades. In 1986, he became the owner of the historic WWE Smith Country Store,
The Harvey Rural Community boasts a rich and varied history, with many historical artifacts handed down through generations. To help preserve this valuable heritage, Harvey Heritage has established a virtual museum showcasing local artifacts. For more information, please contact us.
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,
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
