Meaghers Grant, Nova Scotia

Meaghers Grant is a rural community in the Musquodoboit Valley region of the eastern Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia on Route 357 . The community is located on the Musquodoboit River and the economy is mainly farming and forestry. It is approximately 45 minutes away from Halifax, the province's capital city. The River Oaks Golf course is located there.

Entering Meaghers Grant on Route 357

Communications

• The postal Code is B0N 1V0
• The telephone exchange is 902 384

Landmarks

• Meagher's Grant Fire Hall

Meagher's Grant in Nova Scotia

• River Oak's Golf Course and Lodge
• Old Mechanical Garage (Previous owner: Weldon Cole)
• Meagher's Grant United Church

History

Meagher's Grant was land owned by Captain Martin Meagher (pronounced Mar) in the 18th century. John Dunbrack was the first person to build a frame house in the Meagher's Grant area, and he and his wife were granted Gibraltar, an area south of Meagher's Grant by Captain Martin Meagher in 1786.

References

• Explore HRM
• Meagher's Grant

Coordinates: 44°55′55.62″N 63°14′18.93″W / 44.9321167°N 63.2385917°W / 44.9321167; -63.2385917