Frankville, Nova Scotia Explained

Frankville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County, near Havre Boucher.[1] It was originally known as the "Back Settlement of Harbour Bouche" until 1887 when the provincial government changed it to Frankville.[2]

It is the home of Dennis Bonvie, former NHL player.[3]

References

45.6561°N -61.5254°W

Notes and References

  1. CAMWV. Frankville. 3 June 2018.
  2. Book: Fergusson. C. Bruce. Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. 1967. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS. 219–220. 3 June 2018.
  3. News: McDaniel . Grant . Hall of Fame induction for Dennis Bonvie . 5 June 2018 . The Reporter . Advocate Media . September 26, 2017.

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