Highlands

The Highlands is a coastal community located south west of , on , Newfoundland. The former Way Office was established in 1881, where The first Waymaster was John MacPherson in 1892 and Margaret MacPherson in 1897.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: human settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
  • Also known as: Highlands, Newfoundland and Labrador

Highlands

Latitude
48.17097° or 48° 10′ 16″ north
Longitude
-58.93031° or 58° 55′ 49″ west
Elevation
28 metres (92 feet)
Open location code
88W353C9+9V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1439677190
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
5974991
Wiki­data ID
Q15223958
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Highlands” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Highlands, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Irish: Highlands

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