Foxley River is a Canadian

Canada

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 rural community in Prince County

Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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, Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

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It derives its name from a local river which was named by Samuel Holland

Samuel Holland

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 in 1765 for Henry Fox

Henry Fox

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 (1705-1774), the 1st Baron Holland of Foxley. The river flows northwest into Cascumpec Bay

Cascumpec Bay

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Most of the early settlers to this community were from Ireland

Ireland

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 and the family names in the community today reflect this heritage. Fishing and mixed farming are the main economic activities in the community. There are two churches in Foxley River: St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church

Roman Catholic Church

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 and St Peter's

St. Peter's Church

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 Anglican Church.