Downtown in Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

The Bog and Beyond

— Ann Maxwell Family Collection, c.1920s —

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

1. The Bog and Beyond Marker

Inscription. The Bog neighborhood physically came to an end in the early 1900s with Charlottetown’s decision to redevelop the area, but the community story continued. Some families had already moved to the Boston States to work, establishing a new branch of the Black Islanders story. Other families relocated to the nearby areas in Charlottetown and carried on living their lives, like Harriett Ryan, Harriet Mills, and Helen Byers.

French:
Le quarter “The Bog” a prism fin au de`but des anne`es 1900 avec la de`cision de Charlottetown de re`ame`nager la zone, mais l’historire de la communaute` se`sta poursuivie. Certaines famillies avaient de`ja` de`me`nage vers les “Etats de Boston” pour travailler, cre`ant anisi une nouvelle branche de l’historie des insularies noris. D’autres familles se sont installe`es dans des quartiers voisins de Charlottetown et ont continue` a` vivre leur vie comme Harriet Ryan, Harriet Mills, et Helen Byers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 13.903′ N, 63° 8.032′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is in Downtown. It is on Kent Street. In front of Beaconsfield Historic House Museum facing the water. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kent St, Charlottetown PE C1A 1M6, 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

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this marker: The Shepherds (a few steps from this marker); Robert "Allie" Hennessey (a few steps from this marker); Charlie & Harrison Ryan (a few steps from this marker); Myrtle "Dolly" Gallant (a few steps from this marker); Black Lives Matter (a few steps from this marker); West End Rangers (a few steps from this marker); George Godfrey (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaconsfield Historic House / Maison historique Beaconsfield (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

2. The Bog and Beyond Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.