Alexandria
"ALEXANDRIA, town and quoad sacra parish in Vale of Leven,
Dumbartonshire. The town stands on Leven river, 3 1/2 miles north of Dumbarton;
forms practically a joint town with Bonhill, separated from it only by the Leven; is
modern, well-built, and prosperous; conducts much business in connection
with neighbouring printfields and other public works; and has a post office with all
departments under Dumbarton, a railway station, a banking office, Established, Free,
United Presbyterian, Congregational, Wesleyan, and Roman Catholic churches, and 2
public schools with about 745 scholars. Pop. of
the town, 6173; of the quoad sacra parish, 6616."
[From The Gazetteer of Scotland, by Rev. John Wilson, 1882.]
Page produced by Louise Smith.
Last updated: 15th March 2002, 05:13
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