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Riverside
United Church History
9691
Moose River Rd
Elmsvale
NS B0N 1X0
Tel:
(902) 384-2520
Email:
middletonunitedchurch@ns.aliantzinc.ca
In
the early 1800's the people of Higginsville, Newcomb's Corner,
Elmsvale, and Deacontown had to travel to Upper Musquodoboit or
Middle Musquodoboit to worship. A group called for fundraising
to have their own building and by the mid 1880's they had
constructed a church with the official opening on January 21,
1887.
The
Church cost $1687 to construct and all but $94 was raised by the
sale of pews to various families. On June 19, 1925 Riverside
Church became part of Middle Musquodoboit Pastoral Charge and
entered the United Church of Canada.
The
Neighbourhood
Elmsvale is a small community nestled between Middle
and Upper Musquodoboit. Like Middle Musquodoboit much of the
industry is forestry and agricultural in nature. Nearby is the
community of Moose River Gold Mines which is presently being
developed to resume gold mining which was a major industry in
the area in the early 1900s. It is a beautiful area of the
province especially in the autumn months when fall color is
spectacular.
Riverside
United Services
Memorial Hymn Sing Request
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