Front view of building and front entrance
Photo: Norma Stewart
- Recognized
- 2006
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Hibbard House is a 19th century two and half storey Vernacular Georgian residence with two end chimneys. It is located on South Street in the town of St. George.
Heritage value
Hibbard House is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with Francis Hibbard.
Hibbard House, constructed circa 1860 for Hon. Francis Hibbard, is a good example of a two and half storey 19th century Vernacular Georgian style residence. Its important features include the placement of the two end chimneys, the gable roof with returned eaves and its overall symmetry.
Hon. Francis Hibbard was a businessman in lumbering and mining who became a politician. He served as a Member of the New Brunswick Legislature Assembly for Charlotte County in 1907, and was the first MLA in history of the province to cross floor of the Legislature while in session.
SourceCharlotte County Archives, St. Andrews. St. George Register of Local Historic Places Collection, Site File #011
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements that describe Hibbard House include:
- well proportioned two and half storeys wood frame construction;
- balanced façades;
- pitched gable roof;
- two end chimneys;
- side lights at front and back entrances;
- original front entrance faces Magaguadavic River;
- original back entrance faces South Street;
- location in the neighbourhood of South Boston.
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Location
16 South Street, St. George, New Brunswick, E5C, Canada
45.12714° N, 66.82641° 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.