Priestville

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An unincorporated community located at the south east boundary of New Glasgow. It may have been so named because of a priest who lived here. Settlement in this area probably began as a result of the establishment of Standard Clay Products Ltd. in the early twentieth century.

On May 12, 1913, the Priestville school section was created and a school was built that year to serve an increasing number of people attracted by the clay works. A new 2-room school was built in 1944. Dwelling count is 176 (2006).
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Coordinates:   45°34'16"N   62°37'27"W
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