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Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
 

Première Croix du 1892

La Croix du Carrefour

 
 
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2019
1. Première Croix du 1892 Marker
Inscription.  
La grande croix lumineuse élevée au nord du village de Saint-Alexandre, à l'intersection des routes 230 et 289, rappelle la retraite paroissiale prêchée en cette paroisse en 1892.

Amorcée le 10 juillet, la retraite a pris fin le 17 suivant par la plantation de cette croix; celle qui parle le plus à l'âme des paroissiens de Saint-Alexandre. Érigée dans un moment d'exaltation religieuse, la croix n'a jamais cessé de faire revivre dans la mémoire des paroissiens les graves leçons de la tempérance et des retours à une vie plus chrétienne.

Les autorités religieuses de l'époque n'ont pas manqué de saluer la piété des paroissiens et de les remercier pour le geste posé lors de la corvée, comme en fait foi cette inscription relevée dans les Cahiers de prônes en date du 24 juillet 1892: « Merci à tous ceux qui ont contribué à l'érection de votre magnifique croix ».

Soixante ans plus tard, soit en 1952, à l'occasion du centenaire de la paroisse, une grande croix de fer vint remplacer l'originale. En 1977, elle fut placée où elle se trouve présentement. Bien qu'elle n'ait pas connu l'existence sereine de la Croix de rang, il est cependant sûr que la Croix du Carrefour a vu défiler devant elle beaucoup plus de voyageurs qui, passant près d'elle, ont salué avec amour le Christ de leur Rédemption.

[English translation] The large luminous cross erected to the north of the village of Saint-Alexandre, at the intersection of routes 230 and 289, commemorates the parish retreat preached in this parish in 1892.

Started on July 10, the retreat ended on the 17th with the planting of this cross; the one that speaks most to the soul of the parishioners of Saint-Alexandre. Erected during a moment of religious exaltation, the cross has never ceased to revive in the memory of the parishioners the serious lessons of temperance and returns to a more Christian life.

The religious authorities of the time did not fail to recognize the piety of the parishioners and to thank them for the gesture made during the labor, as evidenced by this inscription recorded in the Sermon Notebooks dated July 24, 1892: "Thanks to all those who contributed to the erection of your magnificent cross."

Sixty years later, in 1952, on the occasion of the parish centenary, a large iron cross replaced the original. In 1977, it was placed where it is currently located. Although it did not experience the serene existence of the Cross of the Row, it is nevertheless certain that the Cross of the Crossroads has witnessed many more travelers passing before it, who, passing near it, greeted with love the Christ of their Redemption.
 
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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
 
Location. 47° 41.025′ N, 69° 37.504′ W. Marker is in Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Québec, in Bas-Saint-Laurent. It is at the intersection of Provincial Highway 289 and Avenue St Clovis (Provincial Highway 230), on the left when traveling south on Provincial Highway 289. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska QC G0L 2G0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Québec & Gaspésie. 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 7 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: L'Église de Saint-André / The Church of Saint-André (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); L'Hôtel de ville de Rivière-du-Loup (approx. 18.2 kilometers
Première Croix du 1892 image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2019
2. Première Croix du 1892
away); Le projet Fraserville / The Fraserville Project (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); Hôtel de Ville / City Hall (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); Hôtel-de-Ville-de-Rivière-du-Loup / Rivière-du-Loup Town Hall (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); John McLoughlin (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); CJFP (approx. 18.2 kilometers away).
 
Also see . . .  Les croix de chemin au Québec [The wayside crosses in Quebec], Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska.
Excerpt :  Croix no 6. Cette croix de métal de haute taille est peinte en gris et ses extrémités sont à motif aigu. Le décor du pal est à motif géométrique. « Les croix de chemin qui se dressent au carrefour de deux routes, en pleine campagne ou devant une maison, témoignent de la foi du peuple. Qu’elle soit rustique ou moderne, chaque croix a son histoire. La croix no 6, était anciennement située au centre de l’intersection. Cette croix identifie bien la municipalité et constitue l’un de ses principaux attraits. »

[English translation] Cross No. 6. This tall metal cross is painted gray, and its ends have a pointed pattern. The decoration of the shaft has a geometric pattern. "The roadside crosses that stand at the junction of two roads, out in the countryside or in front of a house, testify to the faith of the people. Whether rustic or modern, each cross has its story. Cross No. 6 was formerly located at the center of the intersection. This cross clearly identifies the municipality and is one of its main attractions."

(Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.) 
 
Première Croix du 1892 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2019
3. Première Croix du 1892 Marker
Looking south; Quebec Highway 289 is on the right.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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