Amherst, Cumberland County - was named after Lord Jeffrey Amherst (1717-1797) who, in co-operation with Admiral Boscawen, captured Louisburg in 1758. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief and Governor General in America in 1761. Previous to 1759, it was called by the French "Les Planches".
The Mi’kmaq name was "Nemaloos Kudaagun" and "Nemcheboogwek", the latter meaning going up rising ground. One of the three original township divisions of Cumberland County is called Amherst.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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