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Long Sault in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
 

Lake St. Lawrence
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Lac Saint-Laurent

— Lost Villages Historical Society —

 
 
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 23, 2022
1. Lost Village Historical Society Marker
Inscription.  
On July 1, 1958, Lake St. Lawrence was created. Under it's majestic waters, now lie the six "Lost Villages" of Mille Roche, Moulinette, Dickinson's Landing, Wales, Farran's Point and Aultsville. This large body of water embodies fascinating history coupled to an outstanding feat of engineering accomplishment.

Le 1 juillet 1958, le Lac Saint-Laurent a vu le jour. Il recouvre les six villages disparus de Mille Roches, Moulinette, Dickinson's Landing, Wales, Farran's Point et Aulysville. La crιation de ce lac artificiel rappelle une histoire ιmouvante ainsi que des exploits d'ingιnierie remarquables.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made FeaturesSettlements & SettlersWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1958.
 
Location. 45° 1.654′ N, 74° 53.717′ W. Marker is in Long Sault, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is on Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Road 2 (County Highway 2) just east of Long Sault Parkway, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long
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Sault ON K0C 1P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in 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, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wales (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Dickinson's Landing (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Moulinette (approx. 3 kilometers away); Moulinette Station (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Ernest (Ernie) McDonald Blacksmith Shop / Forgeron (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Zina Hill Barber Shop / Le Salon de Barbier de Zina Hill (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Corn Crib (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Manson / LaPierre General Store (approx. 3.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Sault.
 
Lost Village Historical Society Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 23, 2022
2. Lost Village Historical Society Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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