New London, Prince Edward Island

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New London
Village
New London Location of New London in Prince Edward Island
Coordinates: 46°27′53″N 63°30′40″W / 46.46472°N 63.51111°W / 46.46472; -63.51111
Country	Canada
Province	Prince Edward Island
County	Queens

New London is a Canadian rural community located in Queens County, Prince Edward Island.

Situated in the township of Lot 21, halfway between Kensington and Cavendish, New London was formerly known as Clifton and previous to that, Graham's Corner.

New London is primarily a farming and fishing community with its neatly manicured fields and gently rolling hills providing pastoral scenery surrounding a busy harbour. In recent decades tourism has played an increasingly important role in the community's economy.

Lucy Maud Montgomery, one of Canada's most famous authors, was born in New London on November 30, 1874. She wrote 23 books, including a short-story collection and a poetry anthology, but is best known for Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908.