Gavelton
Gavelton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Yarmouth County. Gavelton was likely named after John Gavel, who was among the Loyalists who settled in the area in 1786.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Village
- Description: human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Also known as: “Gavelton, Nova Scotia”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Deerfield.
Deerfield
Village
Deerfield is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Yarmouth County. Deerfield was settled in the 19th century, and had a sawmill and a schoolhouse by 1842. The name "Deerfield" likely refers to an abundance of deer in the area. Deerfield is situated 6 km northwest of Gavelton.
Gavelton
- Categories: human settlement and locality
- Location: Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
43.89756° or 43° 53′ 51″ northLongitude
-65.94744° or 65° 56′ 51″ westElevation
11 metres (36 feet)Open location code
87MPV3X3+22OpenStreetMap ID
node 1143090727OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Irish—“Gavelton” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Gavelton, Nova Scotia”
- Irish: “Gavelton”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tusket Falls and Municipality of the District of Yarmouth.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gavelton Meeting House and Primitive Baptist Church.
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