Grand Falls, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

O. B. Davis Park and Lovers' Lane

Parc O. B. Davis et sentier des Amoureux

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2018

1. O. B. Davis Park and Lovers' Lane Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oran B. Davis, a wealthy lumberman, had this area cleaned and opened it to the public. There are several historic monuments to be seen. The beautiful shady walk gives an excellent view of the falls and dam.
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Oran B. Davis, riche marchand de bois, fit nettoyer ce terrain et l'ouvrit au public. On y trouve plusieurs monuments historiques. Un beaux sentier ombragé conduit jusqu'aux abords du barrage.

Erected by Town of Grand Falls / la Ville de Grand-Sault.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 47° 3.021′ N, 67° 44.204′ W. Marker is in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. It is on Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) just north of Laforest Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at a Saint John River overlook, near the south Route 130 Ron Turcotte Bridge approach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Bd Broadway, Grand Falls NB E3Z 2J7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in New Brunswick’s Upper Saint John River Valley.

It is also in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Viceroyalty of New France,

and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bridges and Piers / Ponts et piliers (here, next to this marker); German 77mm Gun (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Changing Waterfall / Une chute au debit varie (about 180 meters away); World War I Memorial (about 180 meters away); World War II Memorial (about 180 meters away); Acadia of the Lands and Forests / l'Acadie des terres et forêts (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); World Wars Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Falls.

Also see . . .
1. O. B. Davis Mill at Archives des Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph. (Submitted on October 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Town of Grand Falls / Ville de Grand-Sault.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2018

2. O. B. Davis Park and Lovers' Lane Marker

Left marker

Town website homepage (Submitted on October 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.