Shelburne

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Shelburne, NS, incorporated as a town in 1907, population 1686 (2011c), 1879 (2006c). The Town of Shelburne, the seat of Shelburne County, is located on Shelburne Harbour 208 km southwest of Halifax. Shelburne was named for Lord Shelburne, prime minister of England during the American Revolution. At the close of the American Revolution some 16 000 LOYALISTS, including 2000 black Loyalists, found temporary refuge here, drawn by the magnificent harbour.

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Today, many 18th-century buildings remain, fishing is the mainstay of the economy and most citizens trace their ancestry back to the Loyalist refugees. The historic complex on Dock Street includes 4 Loyalist houses (including Ross-Thompson House) and the John C. Williams Dory Shop, built by the grandson of Loyalist Amos Williams. Donald MCKAY, the famous designer and builder of clipper ships, was born in Jordan Falls, 11 km northeast.
Ross-Thompson House
Ross-Thompson House
Early 1780s, Shelburne, NS (photo by Hellmut W. Schade--Scholastic Slide Service).
Shelburne
Shelburne

Author MARY ARCHIBALD


Links to Other Sites
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
The official website of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne.

Dory Shop Museum
The website for Shelburne's Dory Shop Museum, where visitors can learn about the development of the dory, a small craft that became a vital part of the Grand Banks fishery.

James Harding Master Ship Builder
View images of some of the impressive vessels built by Shelburne master shipwright James Harding. From the website for the Shelburne County Archives and Genealogical Society.

Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce
The website for the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC), formerly the Maritime Board of Trade. Formed in 1896, this organization promotes and supports business and economic development in Atlantic Canada. Click on "Chambers" for links to local Chambers of Commerce.

Nova Scotia: Community Profiles
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