Elgin, New Brunswick
Elgin | |
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Elgin's welcome sign located in the main, or "Four Corners" area | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′50″N 65°6′33″W / 45.79722°N 65.10917°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Albert |
| Parish | Elgin |
| Founded | 1811 |
| Founded by | John Geldart |
| Named after | James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin |
| Electoral Districts Federal | Fundy Royal |
| Provincial | Albert |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 213 |
| • Density | 49.7/km2 (129/sq mi) |
| • Change (2011-16) | 4.9% |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code | 506 |
| Highways | Route 895 |
| Website | https://threeriversnb.ca/ |
Elgin, sometimes referred to as Elgin Centre, is a small unincorporated rural village located in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. It was first settled in 1811 by John Geldart, followed by other pioneers in subsequent years. The heart of Elgin is situated at the "Four Corners", which refers to the intersection of Route 895, River Road, and Gowland Mountain Road. In the past, this central part of Elgin housed various businesses such as stores, small shops, hotels, factories, as well as a race track. Presently, the sole remaining establishment at the Four Corners is a combined general store and restaurant. Prior to the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reform, Elgin was categorized as a local service district. It is now part of the village of Three Rivers.
Elgin is situated in the western part of the county and within the western part of Elgin Parish, where it is located. It is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of the former village of Petitcodiac (now part of Three Rivers), intersecting past Route 895 and the south ending of Route 905.