Georgestown, St. John's
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| Georgestown | |
|---|---|
| — Neighbourhood — | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| City | St. John's |
| Ward | 2 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | St. John's City Council |
| • Councilor | Frank Galgay |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,525 |
Georgestown is a neighbourhood near the downtown of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is bordered by Military Road, Monkstown Road, Empire Avenue, and Bonaventure Avenue. It was settled as the city's first suburb in the early 19th century. The name is an evolution of "George (Winter)'s Town", as it was known in the 19th century.
[edit] Further reading
- Wallace Furlong. 2004. Georgestown: An Historic Corner of Old St. John's, Flanker Press, St. John's, Newfoundland.
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Coordinates: 47°34′08″N 52°43′09″W / 47.56889°N 52.71917°W
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