Hilltown, Nova Scotia

Hilltown is a community located in Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada in the District of Clare. Hilltown is known to have many successful mink farms and various other smaller farms. It also has two side roads, Easton and the Hilltown Cross Road. It is located just off of Route 340.

Map of Hilltown, NS, Canada

Hilltown, originally called "Hill Settlement", was founded by John A. Hill in the year 1829. Hill resided in many different places in Digby County before he settled on a lot that is about 1 mile east of New Tusket Road.

Wilson, Isaiah (1975). "14". A Geography and History of the County of Digby Nova Scotia. Belleville, Ontario: Mika Publishing Co. p. 471. ISBN 0-919302-50-5.