Bridgetown (Nova Scotia)

Bridgetown is a town in Nova Scotia, Canada. The city is in the management unit Annapolis Subd. B incorporated with 3,707 inhabitants. In the city itself 1,035 inhabitants.

History

The area around Bridgetown was fought by both Mi'kmaq Indians, Acadians and the British. The Battle of Bloody Creek in 1757 was one of the many who were beaten to gain control of the region. When the Acadians were expelled by the British in 1783 came new settlers from the American colonies, loyalists who held the British crown loyalty. They founded the town and built in 1803 the first bridge over the Annapolis River. Captain James Crosskill from England took over the leadership of the city and put 1821 borders fixed. In 1822 the city was officially named the Bridgetown. The city rights were conferred in 1897.

Economy

In the 19th century shipbuilding shaped the city. Today the city thrives on agriculture and the processing of their products. The end of September, the apple harvest, the city celebrates every year the Bridgetown Ciderfest.

Twin Cities

  • Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados, July 2004
  • Place in Nova Scotia
  • Place in North America

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