Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed
St George, New Brunswick
Also known as Fundy Red Granite Co. Shed, Hangar de Fundy Red Granite Co.
Historic close-up view of the shed
Photo: Charlotte County Archives
- Recognized
- 2006
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
A short grass road at the west end of the Lower Bridge, right off of South Street in the Town of St. George leads to the river bank and to the Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed. The road is maintained in its original state. Remnants of the wharf and building foundation are visible.
Heritage value
The Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed is designated a Local Historic Place for its association with a significant stage of industrial development in St. George.
Milne-Coutts & Co. was the first and the last of the ten granite businesses to operate in St. George from 1872 to 1954. It represents the arrival of the "Industrial Revolution" to the Town of St. George. It was the only granite-works shed located at the lower end of the Gorge at First Falls. Remnants of the wharf and foundation are visible at the end of the grass lane leading to the Magaguadavic River tidal basin. The proximity of the site to the USA border made for convenient international commerce in the granite industry.
SourceCharlotte County Archives, St. Andrews, NB - St. George Historic Places File #008
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements that describe the Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed include:
- visible remnants of the wharf and building foundation;
- access to the Magaguadavic River tidal basin leading to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean;
- proximity to the international border of between USA and Canada.
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Location
8 South Street, St George, New Brunswick, E5C, Canada
45.12742° N, 66.82586° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.