Stephenville Crossing

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 (USAAF) to link the railway line at Stephenville Crossing with Harmon Field, which was 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, but most locals understand the difference between them 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 (return) on June 6, 1990.

Stephenville Crossing has expected amenities such as a Gas station, post office, two pharmacies, a grocery store, a convenience store, two building supplies stores, a volunteer fire department, a kindergarten to grade eight school (including pre-school), and a hair salon.

It also has a medical clinic with a family doctor, a long-term care home and a search and rescue unit located near Main Street. The Barachois Search and Rescue is active in assisting authorities in water rescues and assisting with finding missing persons. The government-ran long-term care centre called The Bay St.George Long-Term Care Centre opened in 1976 (expanded in the late 1980s), with 114 beds offering complete and total care to residents living with diminished capabilities.[3]

St. Michael's Elementary School is a K-8 school off West Street that educates around 150 pupils. Facilities include a science lab, an art room, a music room, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. It was officially opened in December 1976.