Nova Scotia Archives

Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

Chignecto Mines

Located south of Amherst, between Nappan and Maccan in Cumberland County. A powerhouse was constructed at the mine head so that electricity could be used to generate power to run the mine.

Date: ca.1885

Reference: Coates  Nova Scotia Archives  no. 1

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