Gowanbrae
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Souris, PEI (Nearby: Souris West, Eastern Kings, Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay, Central Kings, St. Peters Bay)

92 MAIN ST
Souris, Prince Edward Island
C0A 2B0


Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive

Description From Owner:
  • Probably named for John & Peter Macgowan ( John was an early sheriff of Kings County), mill operators on Souris River.
  • They were sons of Peter McGowan (1763-1810) who was attorney general of PEI.
  • Douglas 1925 suggests for 'mountain daisy' and 'hill” in Scottish. School district 1865 Gowan Brae. P.O. Gowan Brae c1886-1913. Meacham 1880 shows McGowans Road between Rollo Bay and Gowan Brae.
  • With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011


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