Douglas, New Brunswick
Location of Douglas in New Brunswick
Douglas (2001 population: 2,369) is a Canadian suburban community in York County, New Brunswick.
Located on the east bank of the Saint John River, Douglas developed as a farming community but has witnessed two residential subdivisions developed in recent decades, largely for residents commuting to Fredericton.
History
Notable people
Main article: List of people from York County, New Brunswick
Canadian writer and Confederation Poet Sir Charles G.D. Roberts, who has been called the "father of Canadian literature," was born in Douglas on January 10, 1860.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Thomas Hodd, "Charles G.D. Roberts," New Brunswick Literary Encyclopedia, STU.ca, Web, Apr. 17, 2011.
Coordinates: 46°13′8.3″N 66°48′41″W / 46.218972°N 66.81139°W
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