Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759- 1835)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 46° 14.02′ N, 63° 7.475′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is at the intersection of Great George Street and Dorchester Street, on the right when traveling south on Great George Street. Marker and statue are in front of the St. Dunstan's University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Great George St, Charlottetown PE C1A 4K1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I. 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: St Dunstan’s Basilica / La basilique St. Dunstan (a few steps from this marker); Queen’s Square School (about 90 meters away, measured
in a direct line); The Gainsford House (about 120 meters away); A Wet Warehouse in a Dry City / La sobriété avant tout (about 120 meters away); Pub Politics / Des politiques de taverne (about 150 meters away); Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 (about 150 meters away); Impulsive Ambush / Une attaque impulsive (about 150 meters away); Province House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.
Regarding Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759- 1835). Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835, became the first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, and founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony on 30 November 1831.
In January 1855, the college was relocated and re-opened in Charlottetown as St. Dunstan's College (Later, University) which has carried on the rich tradition of Roman Catholic education in the province.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


