Downtown in Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Evolution of Queen Square
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L'évolution de Queen Square
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024
1. Evolution of Queen Square Marker
In 1771 Queen Square looked more like an overgrown pasture than a prim public square. Nearly bankrupt, the infant colony had little money to spend on public buildings for the site. As a result, the only inhabitants gathering at Queen Square were cows. As the colony's capital matured, so did its central square. Churches, market buildings, and houses of government all took a permanent seat here. The thriving square quickly became the economic, religious, and political centre of the city, alive with the sounds of people gathering from all corners of the Island. Though many buildings came and went, Islanders kept coming back to Queen Square - and have been gathering here ever since.
En 1771, Queen Square ressemble plus à un champ envahi par l’herbe qu’à une place publique digne de ce nom. Au bord de la faillite, la colonie naissante a peu d'argent à consacrer à des bâtiments publics pour entourer la place. Par conséquent, les vaches semblent être les seuls habitants à se réunir à Queen Square. Avec le temps, la
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 46° 14.03′ N, 63° 7.622′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Richmond Street and Queen Street, on the left when traveling north on Richmond Street. Marker is located under the Victoria Row Arch Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Queen St, Charlottetown PE C1A 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I. It is also in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pub Politics / Des politiques de taverne (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederation Centre of the Arts (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Dutiful Citizen / Un citoyen consciencieux (about 120 meters away); Apothecaries Hall
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024
2. Evolution of Queen Square Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
