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The longest pastorate was that of Rev. Alwyn E. Dickinson, lasting twenty-six years from 1930 to 1956.  'Mr. D.' died in 1960 and is buried in the cemetery associated with this church...'
Walking Trail
 
Rexton has an extensive walking trail system featuring a series of interpretive displays. Visitors and residents are encouraged to enjoy the natural beauty of the village and learn of its rich heritage.

By following the trail, you will learn about the following:

 
Edward Hannay, regarded as one of the shrewdest horse traders who ever lived, would never pass a pedestrian. He would say: " He knows something that we don't know... Edward Hannay's Store - circa 1925
Edward Hannay's Store
circa 1925
 
The Kent Northern they called it. This line ran from Kent Junction to Richibucto. "... it was really something... consisted of an old steam locomotive, a few boxcars, a passenger car and a caboose... The Kent Northern Railroad
The Kent Northern Railroad
 
Wood, in all its forms, has been important to the economy of the area for many years. For close to a century, the livelihoods of many of Rexton's citizens were dependent on the local sawmills... Aerial view of Rexton displaying the mill sites (red dots), circa 1942.
Aerial view of Rexton displaying
the mill sites (red dots), circa 1942.
 
There is much more... come, walk the trail and discover the rest of the story.
 
 
Click here to view the Walking Trail Map. Click here to view the Walking Trail Map.