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unusual facts about Tignish-Palmer Road



Glenn Joseph Ellsworth

He discovered Nail Pond in the early 19th century while making his way north of Tignish, Prince Edward Island.

James Ralston

Despite not being from Prince Edward Island, Ralston continued his support to that province as political minister by authorizing the establishment of RCAF Station Mount Pleasant, RCAF Station Summerside (both in his riding) and RCAF Station Charlottetown, as well as a radar station in Tignish (also in his riding).

Miminegash, Prince Edward Island

It is part of a small area known as either the St. Louis, Palmer Road, or Miminegash area.

Nail Pond, Prince Edward Island

Glenn Joseph Ellsworth an 18th- and 19th-century cattle farmer, discovered Nail Pond in the early 19th century while making his way north from Tignish.

Palmer Road

The original alignment and name of the Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska; extant segments parallel today's highway

Prince Edward Island Route 156

The highway runs through the community of Palmer Road, which is part of PEI's electoral district #27, Tignish-Palmer Road.


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