Grand Pré in Kings County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces
Acacia Villa School
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 29, 2019
1. Acadia Villa School Marker
This cairn marks the site of the
Acacia Villa School for Boys.
Founded in 1852 by
Joseph R. Hea,
he was principal until 1860.
Arthur McNutt Patterson
was principal from 1860 to 1907.
His son, Arthur H. Patterson
was principal from 1907 to 1920
when the school was
officially closed.Erected by Wolfville Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 45° 6.547′ N, 64° 17.097′ W. Marker is in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, in Kings County. Marker is on King Street close to Wharf Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Pré NS B0P 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Landscape of Grand Pré/ le Payage de Grand Pré (here, next to this marker); Site de l'école Acacia Villa/Site of Acacia Villa School (here, next to this marker); Democracy and the New England Planters/La démocratie et les Planters de la Nouvelle-Angleterre (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); New England Planters/Les planters de la Nouvelle-Angeleterre
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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