Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia
Weymouth Falls is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the District of Clare in Digby County. The community is almost entirely African-Canadian. Weymouth Falls was settled in mid-19th century as was the nearby village of Weymouth. It was once had a prosperous lumber industry, and even today the community remains agriculturally-based.[1]
Weymouth Falls was home to one of the world's greatest boxers, Sam Langford (1886–1956). Although he was never officially crowned World Champion, he held titles from England, Spain and Mexico. In 1972, Weymouth Falls erected a plaque to his memory in its community center.[2]
Whylah Falls (1990), a poetic novel written by Black Canadian George Elliott Clarke takes place in Weymouth Falls.
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Coordinates: 44°24′13.03″N 65°56′38.62″W / 44.4036194°N 65.9440611°W
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