How Did Summerside Get Its Name?

Summerside is named for an inn owned by George Linkletter II, called Summer Side House. The population of the Town of Summerside in 1991, the last census taken prior to amalgamation, was 7,474 residents. The adjusted 1991 population as a result of the amalgamation was 13,636.

When was Summerside named?

Settled in 1780 as Green's Shore by Daniel Green (a Quaker loyalist from Pennsylvania, U.S.), it was renamed for an inn, Summerside House, established there in 1840 by Joseph Green, the youngest son of the founder.

What was PEI named after?

The province's name was adopted in 1799 to honour Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. He was the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria. Prince Edward was commander-in-chief of British North America and was stationed in Halifax when the island was named.