Dutch Settlement, Nova Scotia
Dutch Settlement in Nova Scotia
Dutch Settlement is a Canadian rural community`in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.
Situated in the Shubenacadie Valley, Dutch Settlement is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality and is serviced by Route 277.
It was originally called Keyes or Keysfield after William Keys (Keyes) in 1786. The present name is a tribute to the number of German immigrants who moved to the area. The word "Dutch" is an anglicized version of "Deutsch".
The community is immediately adjacent to the communities of Carroll's Corner and Lantz.
Communications
[edit]- First three digits of postal code B2S
- Telephone exchange 902 883
References
[edit]44°59′27″N 63°26′30″W / 44.99083°N 63.44167°W
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