The group has organized for the purpose of creating an appropriate community memorial as a tribute to the Margaret King School that was built in the comunity of Pugwash Junction by the late Cyrus Eaton. A former resident of the community, Cyrus Eaton, received his early education at the Pugwash Junction School, a one room school located nearby. Margaret King School replaced it in 1929. A favourite teacher of Cyrus Eaton was Margaret L. King..
Summer 2009 (August) larger view
For more photos of the above by Fraser MacLeod and others go to
News Updates under May 26 workday
The photo above shows the former site of the Margaret King School in Pugwash Junction, Nova Scotia. It ceased functioning as a community school in the 1960s when the amalgamation of schools within Pugwash District expanded to include all students from Pugwash Junction. The purpose of this website is:
— to be a tribute to Margaret King School and
— to be a focus for information and contact for those interested in this memorial project. Watch for progress updates and meeting reports posted to this site as they become available.
The Margaret King School, an account given by former student, Jean (Gillis) Thomas.
MISSION STATEMENT
Friends of the Margaret King School Society
“Veritas Omnia Vincit”
The Friends of the Margaret King School Society shall be a cohesive force
for preserving the memory of the Margaret King School by:
a) Representing The Margaret King School Society to government, businesses and individuals
for financial and/or moral support.
b) Promote the preservation of the memory of:
1) The Margaret King School.
The construction of the school was totally financed by the industrialist Cyrus Eaton in
recognition of his favourite teacher, Margaret King.
2) The earlier school that he and other notable Pugwash Junction children attended at
the nearby site.
c) To create a permanent monument and documentation to the memory of these two very
important schools (covering the period of the late 1800's - 1960) which are a significant part
of the Pugwash area history. We want the next generations to inherit the knowledge of the
influence these two schools had on Northumberland residents and the world beyond.
(“pdf” is a format which most computers are equipped to open)
( print copy, fill out and send by regular mail )
Team of Officers and Directors, FMKS Society
Pat Briggins, President
Fraser MacLeod, Vice-President
Karen Ross, Treasurer
Paul Brenciaglia, Secretary
George Gillis, Project Manager
