Deerfield, Nova Scotia

Deerfield in Nova Scotia

Deerfield is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Yarmouth County.[1][2]

Deerfield was settled in the 19th century, and had a sawmill and a schoolhouse by 1842. The name "Deerfield" likely refers to an abundance of deer in the area.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 165. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Deerfield". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 26 November 2025.

43°57′12.52″N 65°59′40.15″W / 43.9534778°N 65.9944861°W / 43.9534778; -65.9944861


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