Lot 8, Prince Edward Island Explained

Official Name:Lot 8
Settlement Type:Township
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Prince Edward Island
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Prince County
Subdivision Type3:Parish
Subdivision Name3:Halifax Parish
Area Total Km2:84.29
Population As Of:2006
Population Total:668
Population Density Km2:7.9
Timezone:AST
Utc Offset:-4
Timezone Dst:ADT
Utc Offset Dst:-3
Coordinates:46.65°N -84°W
Postal Code Type:Canadian Postal code
Postal Code:C0B
Area Code:902
Blank Name:NTS Map
Blank Info:021I09
Blank1 Name:GNBC Code
Blank1 Info:BAEQU

Lot 8 is a township in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is part of Halifax Parish. Lot 8 was awarded to Arnold Nisbett (M.P.) in the 1767 land lottery, passed to William Kilpatrick and Benjamin Todd in 1775, and to Todd's heirs in 1783.[1]

It is known for the West Point Lighthouse at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park in West Point. It is also known for approximately 55 large windmills, operated by the French company Suez Energy, which is used to create electricity for sale in New England.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Clark, Andrew Hill . Three Centuries and the Island . Toronto Press . 1959 . Appendix B .