56 Victoria Street E |
Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Green Gables Shore
Description From Owner:
- Town incorporated 1914, in Lot 19. Name chosen c1863 for school district, probably given for Kensington in London, England.
- Formerly called Glover's, later Barretts Cross. PO Barretts Cross 1851 - 1886; PO Kensington from 1886.
- Miss Barrett had a tavern there in the 1800s, and it is said the first post office was named for her. In Micmac Gategageneg, 'eel fishing place' (Pacifique 1934, which he also places at Chichester Cove).
- The Haunted Mansion at 81 Victoria Street West is spooky inside and also has secret gardens, waterfalls and ponds. Open mid-June to mid-Sept. With special events around Hallowe'en.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
Address of this page: http://pei.ruralroutes.com/Kensington