Nicholsville is a hamlet located to the north of, and contiguous with, Deer Lake in Newfoundland, Canada. The hamlet has access to Deer Lake Beach and the Humber River.
Historically, it had a population of 509 residents in 1986.[1] However, in 1994, Nicholsville was amalgamated with Deer Lake, making its specific population statistics less distinct in more recent records.
History
editIn 1872, a family from Cape Breton Island, led by George Aaron Nichols Sr., settled on the eastern shore of the lake and initiated a pine tree cutting operation.[2] This location was named Nicholsville and experienced growth with the construction of the railway during the 1880s and 1890s.
In 1994, the boundaries of Deer Lake underwent a significant expansion through the amalgamation with two smaller communities, Nicholsville and Spillway.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Deer Lake | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "Monument dedicated to founder of Nicholsville | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
