Rogersville, a former village in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, is a charming community with a rich history and vibrant present. Nestled at the intersection of New Brunswick Route 126 and New Brunswick Route 440, Rogersville was an incorporated village until the end of 2022. Today, it is part of the village of Nouvelle-Arcadie, yet its name remains in official use.
Rogersville is named in honor of the Most Reverend James Rogers, the late Roman Catholic Bishop of Chatham, New Brunswick. The village is home to two Trappist (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance) monasteries: Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Abbey (Our Lady of the Assumption Abbey for women) and Notre Dame du Calvaire Abbey (Our Lady of Calvary Abbey for men).
Rogersville also holds the distinction of being the burial place of Monseigneur Marcel-Francois Richard, considered the Father of Modern Acadia. A monument containing his sarcophagus stands as a testament to his significant contributions.
On 1 January 2023, Rogersville annexed all or part of seven local service districts to form the new village of Nouvelle-Arcadie.
Rogersville continues to be a bustling community. It is served by Via Rail's train, the Ocean, which stops at the Rogersville railway station, providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors alike.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rogersville had a population of 1,193 living in 544 of its 576 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 2.3% from its 2016 population of 1,166. With a land area of 7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi), it had a population density of 165.9/km2 (429.7/sq mi) in 2021.
Rogersville boasts several places of note, including a Co-Op store and the Ocean Spray Cranberry Fields. These attractions add to the charm and appeal of this vibrant community.
Rogersville is surrounded by several border communities, including Acadie Siding, Pleasant Ridge, Collette, Shediac Ridge, Saint-Athanase, Saint-Pierre, Sapin-Court, and Young Ridge. These neighboring communities contribute to the diverse and inclusive atmosphere of Rogersville.
