Peggy's Cove in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Fishermen's Monument

by William E. deGarthe, Artist and Sculptor

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017

1. Fishermen's Monument Marker

Inscription.

This work of art is a lasting memorial to the gallant men of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, who harvest our oceans. The monument depicts from left to right: Fisherman's Family; Peggy of the Cove; Fishermen at Work.

This monument was donated to the Province of Nova Scotia by Mrs. P. Agnes deGarthe in 1984 in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, William E. deGarthe.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.

Location. 44° 29.632′ N, 63° 54.852′ W. Marker is in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker is on Peggy's Point Road, 0.4 kilometers south of Prospect Road (Nova Scotia Route 333), on the right when traveling south. Monument is at William E. DeGarthe Memorial Provincial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Peggy's Point Road, Peggy's Cove NS B3Z 3S1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Monumental Work Of Art (here, next to this marker); The Art of deGarthe (a few steps from this marker); A Natural Masterpiece (a few steps from this marker); The Lure of Peggy's Cove (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Sweet Home (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Cold, Hard Facts About Glaciers (within shouting distance of this marker); When Continents Collide / Carving A Cove (within shouting distance of this marker); Peggy's Cove (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peggy's Cove.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . William E. deGarthe Bio. (Submitted on January 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Fishermen's Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017

2. Fishermen's Monument and Marker

Fishermen's Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017

3. Fishermen's Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.