L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Seigneury of L'Orignal
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
1. The Seigneury of L'Orignal Marker
This area, the present township of Longueuil, was granted in 1674 to François Prévost, Town Major of Québec, and was the first seigneury in what is now Ontario. Known originally as the seigneury of "Pointe à L'Orignac", it was not developed until the Hon. Joseph Le Moyne de Longueuil, seigneur since 1778, granted portions to settlers during 1784–90. Nathaniel Hazard Treadwell purchased the seigneury in 1796, built mills and roads and expanded settlement. A United States citizen, Treadwell left Canada during the War of 1812 and forfeited his lands, but later regained these and sold the seigneury to his son Charles in 1824. By 1873 most of the seigneurial lands had passed out of the family.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1674.
Location. 45° 37.412′ N, 74° 41.016′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. Marker is on Front Road West (County Highway 24) one kilometer east of John Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the entrance to L'Orignal Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 772 Front Rd W, L'Orignal ON K0B 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017
2. Wideview of The Seigneury 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 225 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
