Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Plaque of the first Presbytery of Notre-Dame

Plaque du premier presbytère Notre-Dame

Photographed By Valerie Jones, June 19, 2022

1. Plaque of the first Presbytery of Notre-Dame Marker

Inscription. In the years 1662, construction began on this site for the first rectory of Notre-Dame. The same building became the first bishop's residence and the cradle of the Seminary of Québec in 1663.

Le premier presbytère Notre-Dame, commencé à cet endroit en 1662, fut aussi le premier palais épiscopal et le berceau du Séminaire de Québec en 1663.

Erected 1963 by Commission des Monuments Historiques.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1662.

Location. 46° 48.813′ N, 71° 12.326′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Haute-Ville. Marker is at the intersection of Rue De Buade and Rue Port Dauphin, on the right when traveling east on Rue De Buade. Marker is on the SE corner of Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16, Rue De Buade, Québec G1R 4A1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapelle funéraire de Champlain / Champlain's Funeral Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Home of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (within shouting distance of this marker); hic lacet franciscus de Laval / Here lies François de Laval (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Legislature of the Province of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); First Patent in Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Diamond Jubilee of Confederation (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Prescott Gate (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022

2. Plaque of the first Presbytery of Notre-Dame Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022

3. Plaque of the first Presbytery of Notre-Dame Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.