Drummondville in Drummond, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Drummondville
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 20, 2026
1. Drummondville Marker
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Drummondville s’honore d’avoir comme fondateur le Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederic Herriot qui prit part avec honneur à la guerre de 1812-1813.
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Drummondville has the honour of having as its founder Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederick Herriot, who played a distinguished part in the war of 1812.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812.
Location. 45° 53.079′ N, 72° 29.326′ W. Marker is in Drummondville, Québec, in Drummond. It is at the intersection of rue Brock and rue Girouard, on the right when traveling north on rue Brock. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Drummondville QC J2C 1K2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in 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 one other
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More about this marker. The line breaks on the plaque split words with hyphens (e.g., “com-me,” “Lieu-tenant,” “foun-der,” “Fred-erick”). I’ve rejoined them above. Note that the French panel spells “Frederic” without the “k,” as it appears on the plaque.
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Frederick Heriot. (Submitted on October 25, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 20, 2026
2. Wideview of Drummondville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
