Knowlton in Lac-Brome in Brome-Missisquoi, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
P.H. Knowlton Gristmill
1837
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 23, 2026
1. P.H. Knowlton Gristmill Marker
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A gristmill built by Paul Holland Knowlton in 1836-1837 stood here where is now the spillway. In March 1837, this mill was reported in operation and considered one of the best mills in the province.
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Paul-H. Knowlton construisit, en 1836-37, à l’endroit actuel du déversoir, un moulin à farine, qu’en mars 1837 on mentionnait déjà comme l’un des meilleurs moulins de la province.
Erected by Commission des monuments historiques du Québec.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1837.
Location. 45° 13.04′ N, 72° 30.558′ W. Marker is in Lac-Brome, Québec, in Brome-Missisquoi. It is in Knowlton. It is on Chemin Lakeside (Québec Route 243) 0.1 kilometers north of Chemin Knowlton ( Route 104), on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Coldbrook Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lac-Brome QC J0E 1V0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Old Academy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Tibbits Hill School (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Former Bolton Township Hall (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); Waterloo War Memorial (approx. 14.4 kilometers away); Sutton War Memorial (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); Sutton (approx. 14.9 kilometers away); Mansonville War Memorial (approx. 20.6 kilometers away); A Tribute to the Pioneers of Abercorn / Hommage aux pionniers d'Abercorn (approx. 22.6 kilometers away).
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 23, 2026
2. Wideview of P.H. Knowlton Gristmill Marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 23, 2026
3. Mill Pond spillway
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
