Kingross, Nova Scotia

Kingross in Nova Scotia

Kingross is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.[1][2] The artist Anne Morrell Robinson operates a quilt shop in Kingross.[3]

History

Kingross was named after Angus Ross, who immigrated to the area from Skye and was likely the first settler. He thrived in the area and was nicknamed "King".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. pp. 331–332. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Kingross". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  3. ^ Reeves, Darryl; Price, Melanie (27 May 2024). "'It's like oral history, but through fabric': Cape Breton quilter helps to preserve the art by teaching others". CTV News. Retrieved 6 October 2025.

46°26′51.2″N 60°55′20.21″W / 46.447556°N 60.9222806°W / 46.447556; -60.9222806 (Kingross, Nova Scotia)


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