L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Founding of l'Orignal
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
1. The Founding of l'Orignal Marker
The earliest settlers in this area, Joseph La Rocque-Brune and Raymond Duffaut, had located by 1791. Five years later Nathaniel Treadwell, a land surveyor and speculator from Plattsburgh, New York, acquired the seigneury of Pointe-à-l'Orignal, some 23,000 acres. Treadwell built a sawmill and a grist-mill and opened roads. By 1812 a small community was established here named L'Orignal after the moose found in the Pointe area. In 1816 it became the capital of the newly-created Ottawa District. The court-house was erected in 1825 and four years later a post office was opened. An influx of French-speaking settlers increased L'Orignal's population which numbered 400 in 1850. In 1876, with a population of over 800, it was incorporated as a Village.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 45° 37.109′ N, 74° 41.536′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Longueuil Street (County Highway 11) and John Street, on the right when traveling north on Longueuil Street. Marker is located on the front lawn of the French Catholic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ancien bureau de poste / Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Maison Periard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Magasin Bertrand Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbytère de l'église catholique / Rectory of the Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maison Proulx House (about 90 meters away); Residence Chatelain House (about 120 meters away); Banque Sterling Bank (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in L'Orignal.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
2. Wideview of The Founding of l'Orignal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
