List of historic places in Albert County, New Brunswick Facts for Kids

Albert County in New Brunswick

Welcome to Albert County, New Brunswick! This article is all about the special places here that have been officially recognized as historic places. These are buildings, sites, or areas that are important because of their history, what they look like, or what they mean to the community. They are protected so that people can learn about them for many years to come.

These historic places are listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to Canada's past, whether they are recognized by the federal government, the province of New Brunswick, or the local town. Let's explore some of these cool spots!

Historic Places in Albert County
- Hillsborough's Historic Gems
- Other Important Sites in Albert County
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Historic Places in Albert County

Albert County is full of interesting places that tell stories about the past. Many of these are found in towns like Hillsborough, Riverview, Riverside-Albert, and Alma.

Hillsborough's Historic Gems

Hillsborough is home to many historic buildings and sites. It's a great place to see how people lived and worked long ago.

Acadien Battle Field: This site on Main Street is important because of a battle that happened here.
Albert Manufacturing Co. Office: This old office building was part of a company that was very important to the area's economy.
Willy Duffy House: A historic home located on Duffy Lane.
Richard A. Gross House: Another historic house on Main Street.
Hillsborough Fashions: This building on Main Street also has a history.
Hillsborough Pioneer Cemetery: This old cemetery is a quiet place where early settlers were buried. It tells us about the people who first built this community.
Hillsborough United Church: A historic church building on Main Street.
Captain William Irving House: This house belonged to Captain William Irving. It is on Main Street.
Dr. Jump House: The former home of Dr. Jump, located on Main Street.
Honourable John Lewis House: This house on Main Street was once home to an important person named John Lewis.
New Brunswick Railway Museum: This museum on Main Street helps us learn about the history of trains and railways in the area.
Old Hillsborough Post Office: This building on Main Street used to be the town's post office.
Peck Memorial Hall: A historic hall on Main Street, likely used for community events.
Allison Peck House: Another historic home on Main Street.
John Peck House: This house is on Pleasant Street.
Rose Arbor: A historic property on Main Street.
Saint Mary's Anglican Church: This beautiful church on Mill Street is a historic landmark.
Steeves House: Located on Mill Street, this is another important historic home.
Christian Steeves House: This historic house is on Pleasant Street.
Jordan Steeves Business Block: This building on Main Street was once a business center.
Jordan Steeves House: The home of Jordan Steeves, located on Main Street.
Richard Steeves House: Another historic Steeves family home on Main Street.
Taylor Estate: This large property on Taylor Lane has a long history.
Valley Baptist Church: A historic church on Main Street.
Victoriana Steeves Homestead Bed and Breakfast: This historic home on Pleasant Street is now a bed and breakfast.
Wallace Farm: This farm on Main Street is recognized for its historical importance.
Captain Wood House: The former home of Captain Wood, located on Main Street.

Other Important Sites in Albert County

Beyond Hillsborough, other communities in Albert County also have special historic places.

Administration Building (Fundy National Park): This building is located within Fundy National Park. It is important to the park's history.
Albert Mines Site: Found on Old Albert Mines Road in Albert Mines. This site is known for its mining history.
Coverdale United Church: This church is located on Coverdale Road in Riverview.
Riverside Consolidated School: This old school building on Water Street in Riverside-Albert has a long history of educating local children.
Saltwater Pool and Bathhouse (Alma): Located on Point Wolfe Road in Alma, this site is part of the history of recreation in the area.
Victoria Manor: This historic building is on Maple Street in Riverside-Albert.
Wolastoq National Historic Site of Canada: This very large historic site covers the entire watershed of the Saint John River. It is important to the history of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) First Nation people.