Meaghers Grant is a

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in the

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region of the eastern

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on Route 357 . The community is located on the

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and the economy is mainly

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and

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. It is approximately 45 minutes away from Halifax, the province's capital city. The River Oaks Golf course is located there.

History

Meaghers Grant was land owned by Captain Martin Meagher (name pronounced Mar, though community pronounced MY-ers) in the 18th century. John Dunbrack was the first person to build a frame house in the Meaghers Grant area, and he and his wife were granted Gibraltar, an area south of Meaghers Grant by Captain Martin Meagher in 1786.

Communications

*The

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Attractions

*Meaghers Grant Fire Hall *River Oaks Golf Course and Lodge *Old Mechanical Garage (Previous owner: Weldon Cole) *Meaghers Grant United Church *Meaghers Grant Community Hall

References

Communities in Halifax, Nova Scotia General Service Areas in Nova Scotia {{HalifaxNS-geo-stub