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Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive
Description From Owner:
- 8 mi E of Charlottetown in Lot 49. P.O. Lot 49 c1854-1871; P.O. Pownall 1871-1940; P.O. Pownal from 1940.
- Pownall Bay is off Hillsborough Bay between Pownal Point and Gallas Point, E of Charlottetown.
- Samuel Holland named it in 1765 for John Pownal, Secretary of the Board of Trade and Plantations, 1758-61 and later Secretary of State.
- The French called it Le Marais, 'the marsh. The Mi'kmaq called it Ntuagwokun, 'good sealing place.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
Address of this page: http://pei.ruralroutes.com/Pownal