Frelighsburg in Brome-Missisquoi, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Adélard Godbout
(1892-1956)
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 23, 2026
1. Adélard Godbout Marker
{French text}
Premier ministre du Québec
1936, 1939 à 1944
Agronome de profession et agriculteur passionné, Adélard Godbout consacra sa vie au développement social et économique du Québec.
À titre de premier ministre, il a transformé la fonction publique en faisant adopter les lois qui ont mené à la révolution tranquille et au Québec moderne.
On lui doit notamment le droit de vote des femmes (1940), la création du conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique (1942), la scolarité obligatoire et gratuite (1943), la loi des relations ouvrières et la création d’Hydro-Québec (1944).
Tous reconnaissent aujourd’hui l’homme de devoir et de grande probité qu’a été cet orateur distingué.
{English translation}
Premier of Québec
1936, 1939 to 1944
An agronomist by profession and a passionate farmer, Adélard Godbout devoted his life to the social and economic development of Québec.
As Premier, he transformed the civil service by passing the laws that led to the Quiet Revolution and to a modern Québec.
He is notably credited with women’s right to vote (1940), the creation of the Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Arts (1942), compulsory and free
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Today, everyone recognizes the man of duty and great integrity that this distinguished orator was.
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 45° 3.353′ N, 72° 50.262′ W. Marker is in Frelighsburg, Québec, in Brome-Missisquoi. It is at the intersection of Place Hôtel-de-Ville and Québec Route 237, on the right when traveling west on Place Hôtel-de-Ville. Marker is to the right of the main entrance of Le Grammar School, the cultural centre of Frelighsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Place Hôtel-de-Ville, Frelighsburg QC J0J 1C0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also 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.
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 23, 2026
2. Wideview of Adélard Godbout Marker and Bust
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Eccles Hill (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); First Women's Institute (approx. 9 kilometers away); Quebec Women's Institutes (approx. 9 kilometers away); In honour of Capt. Caleb Tree (approx. 9.2 kilometers away); The Pike River / La Rivière aux Brochets (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); Cornell Mill (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); a different marker also named Cornell Mill (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); A Tribute to the Pioneers of Abercorn / Hommage aux pionniers d'Abercorn (approx. 14.5 kilometers away).
More about this marker. Place Hôtel-de-Ville is a dead end street.
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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
