Fox River is the birthplace of John Chipman (Chip) Kerr, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War I.

He was one of only four Nova Scotians to be awarded the VC, which is presented for an act of conspicuous valour in the face of the enemy.

His VC is held by the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa and his story is featured at the nearby Age of Sail Heritage Centre.

It is speculated that a small Acadian settlement existed within the boundaries of Fox River prior to the arrival of the loyalists.

In the Fox River tidal marsh stand dike structures often seen in land reclamation efforts by the Acadians, but it has not been confirmed whether a hamlet existed in the area or not.