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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
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