Stanstead in Memphrémagog, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Église du Sacré-Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2024

1. Église du Sacré-Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart) Marker

Inscription.
1848 — 1948 • 1796, 5 Mars – J. Taplin defriche le site où est construite en 1849 la ere èglise
• 1834, 31 Aout – Iere messe chez D. Gallagher par l'abbe J.B. McMahon
• 1842, 3 Aout – Mgr. Bourget, Eveque de Montreal, benit la Iere chapelle.
• 1848, 15 Octobre – Arrivee du Iere cure l'abbe J.B. Champeau
• 1877, 10 Mai – Mgr. Fabre, Eveque de Montreal, benit l'eglise de Stanstead
• 1948, 17 Octobre – Benediction de ce monument
Rendons Grace a Dieu

English translation
1848 — 1948 • 1796, March 5 – J. Taplin clears the site where the first church was built in 1849
• 1834, August 31 – First mass at D. Gallagher’s by Father J.B. McMahon
• 1842, August 3 – Bishop Bourget of Montreal, blesses the first chapel.
• 1848, October 15 – Arrival of the first parish priest Father J.B. Champeau
• 1877, May 10 – Bishop Fabre, Bishop of Montreal, blesses the church of Stanstead
• 1948, October 17 – Blessing of this monument
Let us give thanks to God

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1796.

Location. 45° 1.125′ N, 72° 5.519′ W.

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Marker is in Stanstead, Québec, in Memphrémagog. It is at the intersection of Rue Dufferin and Route Maple, on the left when traveling north on Rue Dufferin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 645 Rue Dufferin, Stanstead QC J0B 0B5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Québec’s Outaouais & Eastern Townships.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Western World.

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 walking distance of this marker: Église du Sacré-Coeur / Church of the Sacred Heart (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Stanstead Plain's First Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Église Christ Church Anglicane / Christ Church Anglican (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pensionnnat et monastère des Ursulines / Ursulines Monastery and Boarding School (approx. 0.4 kilometers

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2024

2. Église du Sacré-Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart) Marker

away); Église unie Centenary / Centenary United Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); L'ancien Bureau de Poste et de Douane / The Old Post Office & Customs Office (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Église Unie Stanstead South / Stanstead South United Church (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Bibliotheque et opéra Haskell / The Haskell Free Library and Opera House (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanstead.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.