Woodburn, Nova Scotia
Woodburn is an unincorporated area in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1]
Location
This settlement is located at the west end of Merigomish Harbour, on the north shore of Nova Scotia.
History
John Wood received a grant of land here in 1810, and the Scottish word, "burn" means rivulet or brook, hence its name "Woods Brook."
References
- "Woodburn". Geographical Names of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
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