Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent in Bécancour, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
La Roche à Mailhot / Mailhot's Stone
D’après la tradition, en 1810, Modeste Mailhot, surnommé Le Géant canadien, bascula seul cette énorme pierre, que l’on a appelée depuis “La Roche à Mailhot” et la roula jusqu’ici.
Né à St-Pierre-les-Becquets le 9 juillet 1763, Modeste Mailhot fut inhumé à Deschaillons le 1er mars 1834. Mesurant 7 pds 4 pcs, il pesait 619 livres. On conserve un de ses souliers à l’Université Laval.
According to tradition, in 1810 Modeste Mailhot known as the Canadian Giant moved alone this enormous stone, since then called “Mailhot’s Stone” and rolled it to this very spot.
Born at St-Pierre-les-Becquets July 9, 1763, Modeste Mailhot was buried at Deschaillons March 1st, 1834. He stood 7 ft. 4 incs. and weighed 619 lbs. One of his shoes is exhibited at the Laval University Museum.
Erected 1948 by La Société St-Jean-Baptiste de Deschaillons.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 46° 33.519′ N, 72° 4.19′ W. Marker is in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Québec, in Bécancour. Marker is on Route Marie-Victorin (Québec Route 132) 3.5 kilometers east of 12ieme Avenue (Québec Route 265), on the left when traveling east. Marker and subject stone are located in a pull-out on the north side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Route 132, Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent QC G0S 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
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