Chéticamp in Inverness County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
1790 - 1990
La Société Saint-Pierre / Église Saint-Pierre
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1. 1790 - 1990 Marker
1790-1990
On September 27, 1790, His Excellency William MacCormick, Governor of the Province of Cape Breton, graciously and generously granted 7 000 acres of land at Chéticamp to our «Quatorze Vieux». By this historical act, our ancestors, after long years of exile and suffering, became full proprietors in their own right.
In the year of Our Lord 1990, with gratitude toward our benevolent Governor MacCormick, the people of Chéticamp devotedly dedicate this plaque in memory of our courageous ancestors.
In response to the menace of assimilation, La Société Saint-Pierre was founded under the motto “Dieu, Langue, Patrie,” to promote the education of young Acadians in their mother tongue.
Since the 70’s, our Society has broadened its horizons to deal with all that concerns the status of the Acadians of Inverness County.
On this 50th anniversary of our Society, we, the present membership, wish to honour our courageous founders as well as those responsible for its revival.
Saint Peter’s Church is an achievement of Reverend Pierre Fiset who was Pastor of
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In this year of grace 1993, the centenary of their church, gratefully the parishioners dedicate this Plaque to him in loving remembrance.
1790-1990
Le 27 septembre 1790, Son Excellence William MacCormick, Gouverneur de la Province du Cap-Breton, devenait l'insigne bienfaiteur des Chéticantains en accordant à nos «Quatorze Vieux» une charte de 7 000 arpents de terre à Chéticamp. Après les longues années d'exil et de misères, nos ancêtres devenaient enfin propriétaires de plein droit.
En cette année 1990, les Chéticantains, avec reconnaissance envers le Gouverneur MacCormick, dédient cette plaque à la mémoire de nos courageux ancêtres.
En réponse à la menace de l'assimilation, La Société Saint-Pierre a été fondée sous le pseudo « Dieu, Langue, Patrie », dans le but de promouvoir l'éducation des jeunes Acadiens dans leur langue maternelle.
Depuis les années 70's, notre société a élargi ses horizons pour traiter de tout ce qui concerne le statut des Acadiens du comté d'Inverness.
En ce 50e anniversaire de notre société, nous, les membres actuels,
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2. 1790 - 1990 Marker
Notre Église Saint-Pierre est l'oeuvre du Révérend Pierre Fiset, curé de Chéticamp de 1875 à 1909. Entreprenant, sans jamais se laisser intimider, dans sa sagesse et sa perspicacité, il avait prévu jour devenir. Les Chéticantains, à la foi vivante à et sa Chéticamp devait un profonde, n'hésitèrent pas nobles efforts.
En cette année du centenaire de l'église, 1993, les paroissiens reconnaissants, sont heureux de lui dédier cette plaque en in affectueux souvenir.
Erected 1990 by La Société Saint-Pierre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1790.
Location. 46° 37.499′ N, 61° 0.999′ W. Marker is in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, in Inverness County. Marker is on Cabot Trail, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15114 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp NS B0E 1H0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chéticamp War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Gypsum Mine/La Mine De Plâtre (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Cabot Trail (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); La Bouée du havre / The Harbour Bouy
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3. 1790 - 1990 Marker
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4. La Société Saint-Pierre - Marker's second side
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5. Église Saint-Pierre - Marker's third side
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6. St. Peter's Church / Église Saint-Pierre
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
