Sault Ste. Marie in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Nicolas Perrot

ca. 1644-1717

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017

1. Nicolas Perrot Marker

Inscription.
Explorer, interpreter, fur trader and diplomat, French-born Perrot played an important role in the establishment and protection of New France's western frontier during the last four decades of the 17th century. In 1671 he was with Saint-Lusson at Sault Ste. Marie to take formal possession of the upper lakes region for France and he later established a French presence in the upper Mississippi Valley. He wielded considerable influence among the Indian nations of these regions and on a number of occasions was able to enlist their support in defence of New France against the Iroquois.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1644.

Location. 46° 30.341′ N, 84° 19.919′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie,

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Ontario, in Algoma District. It can be reached from the intersection of Bay Street and East Street. Marker is set into a granite boulder near the waterfront in Clergue Park just to the west of the Art Gallery of Algoma at the south end of East Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sault Ste Marie ON P6A 1X8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Area

and in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Great North Woods,

on Lake Superior’s North Shore,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Rowswell Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); City of Sault Ste. Marie 100th Anniversary Flower Garden and Commemorative Plaque (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gathering Place (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Post Office

Wideview of Nicolas Perrot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017

2. Wideview of Nicolas Perrot Marker

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dr. Roberta Bondar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Passenger and Packet Freighters on the Upper Great Lakes (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The St. Marys River / La rivière Sainte-Marie (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Precious Blood Cathedral (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Nicolas Perrot. (Submitted on July 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.