Mermaid (Cove)
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Stratford, PEI (Nearby: Alexandra, Charlottetown, Hazelbrook, York, Brackley)

13 STRATFORD RD
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
C1B 1T0


Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive

Description From Owner:
  • 5 mi NE of Charlottetown in Lot 48. P.O. Mermaid Farm 1870-1921. Named for the farm of John Farquharson who was the first postmaster.
  • Farm named for HMS MERMAID, which was commanded by William Johnston in 1764-1765 at Port La Joie.
  • Mermaid Cove on the Hillsborough River at Mermaid. In 1765 Holland named it Dean Cove for Capt. Joseph Deane who visited in 1874-5 in HMS Mermaid. An earlier name was anse aux Morts, 'Cove of the Dead.'
  • With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011


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