West Pubnico in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

1. 350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hommage aux femmes courageuses et fortes
qui ont formé et nourri notre communauté depuis 350 ans

Le 28 septembre 2003
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Tribute to the courageous and strong women
who have trained and nurtured our community for 350 years

The 28th of September 2003

Erected 2003 by L'Association des Acadiennes de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Acadian History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 2003.

Location. 43° 40.375′ N, 65° 47.849′ W. Marker is in West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of the Lighthouse Route (Nova Scotia Route 335) and Argyle Sound Road/Martell Lane, on the left when traveling south on the Lighthouse Route. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Pubnico NS B0W 2M0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 200th Anniversary Commemoration of the "Grand Deportation"

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(here, next to this marker); Mémorial des guerres mondiales / World Wars Memorial (here, next to this marker); 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Pubnico (here, next to this marker); Perdu aux eaux / Lost to the Waters (a few steps from this marker); Potager Acadien / Acadian Garden (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Musée acadien et Centre de recherch / Acadian Museum and Research Center (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); What and When is Le Village Acadien? (approx. 4 kilometers away); Who are the Acadians? / Qui sont les Acadiens? (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Pubnico.

Regarding 350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women. While providing limited historical information, it complements the other community markers on the monument.

Also see . . .
1. Pubnico Past and Present. (Submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores. (Submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

2. 350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women Marker

On stone monument, with Acadian flag flying

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.