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Napan is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) north of Moncton. It is near Chatham, a neighbourhood of the city of Miramichi, accessible from Highway 11. Running through the community is the Napan River, and four bridges cross the river at various points: at Hannah Lane, Highway 11, Johnston Lane, and Highway 117. There was also once a crossing at White Lane. At one time, these bridges were covered (i.e. they were roofed over), although all have been upgraded to steel and concrete structures. Once a thriving farming community, the Napan landscape is now still agricultural, but has less farms. In its earlier history, Napan was also the home of several sawmills and grist mills, as well as a creamery. Napan was originally settled largely by Scottish immigrants, many of whom had roots in Dumfriesshire. The community was once known by its constituent parts, which at one time included Upper Napan, Centre Napan, Lower Napan, and Napan Bay. These various communities, although still known locally by these separate names, are more generally known as Napan. [edit] Research Tips
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