Sussex Corner (2011 population: 1,495 ) is a Canadian village in Kings County, in south central New Brunswick.
Southeast of the town of Sussex, with which it shares a border, the village was settled by Loyalists during the American Revolution. It is part of what was originally called Pleasant Valley due to the weather and natural wealth it contains.
Sussex Corner was home to the fastest half-mile horse racetrack in North America during the mid-19...
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Sussex Corner (2011 population: 1,495 ) is a Canadian village in Kings County, in south central New Brunswick.
Southeast of the town of Sussex, with which it shares a border, the village was settled by Loyalists during the American Revolution. It is part of what was originally called Pleasant Valley due to the weather and natural wealth it contains.
Sussex Corner was home to the fastest half-mile horse racetrack in North America during the mid-19th century. The track was one of many thriving enterprises operated by businessman and sportsman Hugh McMonagle. Among his many contributions to the area, McMonagle introduced the first Holstein cattle to the region, leading to its strong reputation of being the Dairy Capital of the Maritimes. He also brought in the first Morgan horses to New Brunswick and was a strong promoter of agricultural progress for his community.
The community was known as the half-way mark for stagecoach travel between Saint John and Moncton. The Pitfield Elm, a...
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