Stephenville Crossing


Stephenville Crossing is a Canadian town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the island of Newfoundland. The town is located at the easternmost limit of Bay St. George.

History

The settlement derives its name from the Newfoundland Railway, which ran through the community on its way from Port aux Basques to Corner Brook.
The Hanson Memorial Highway was constructed by the United States Army Air Forces to link the railway line at Stephenville Crossing with Harmon Field, under construction on the other side of a hill to the north in Stephenville. Later, the USAAF built its own railway line from Stephenville Crossing to Stephenville.
Since the air base was constructed, Stephenville Crossing has functioned more or less as a suburb of Stephenville although most locals understand the difference between the two since there is a ten-minute car drive between both towns.
The 1988 abandonment of the railway in Newfoundland by CN resulted in the last train running through Stephenville Crossing to St. George's on June 6, 1990.

Facilities

Stephenville Crossing, in addition to the usual residential and commercial premises, also has a clinic with a family doctor and a nurse Practitioner. There is a search and rescue building located near Main Street. The Barachois Search and Rescue is active in assisting authorities in water rescues, assisting with finding missing persons, and is also active within the community; regularly seen doing training exercises and also working with the local children, teaching them vital skills.
There is also a government-ran Long Term Care Centre located in Stephenville crossing. The Bay St.George Long Term Care Centre opened in 1976, and has 114 beds offering complete and total care to seniors living with diminished capabilities.

Education

St. Michael's Elementary School is a K-8 school, located off West Street, that educates around 180 pupils. The facility includes a science lab, art room, music room, gymnasium, and a cafeteria. St. Michael's Elementary was officially opened in December 1976.