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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
Address of this page: http://pei.ruralroutes.com/Mermaid