Seigneur René Lepage de Sainte-Claire
Lord René Lepage of St. Clair
Seigneur René Lepage de Sainte-Claire
fondateur de Rimouski
Symbolique du monument
Le socle de pierre illustre l'enracinement des ancêtres en terre de France.
La table de béton raconte l'arrivée de la souche originelle en Amérique, à l'île d'Orléans, en 1663.
Les lames verticales témoignent du courage, de l'audace et de la foi du Seigneur René Lepage qui, en 1696, vint s'établir à Rimouski avec sa famille.
Le plateau de bronze - initialement sur le monument - invitait les héritiers, maintenant dispersés sur tout notre continent, à puiser, dans cette épopée de plus de 300 ans d'histoire , la ténacité qu'exige la poursuite d'une telle oeuvre avec la légitime fierté d'être issus d'une famille de vrais seigneurs.
Ce monument conçu par Firmin Lapage, architecte, a été érigé en 1963
Symbolique de l'arbre
En 2008, dans le cadre du 400e anniversaire de Québec, la Fédération des familles souches du Québec a fourni des arbes souvenirs aux familles pionnières qui ont contribué à la fondation des villes et villages
du Québec aux cours des 400 dernières années.Né pour grandir comme nous, cet érable, mis en terre en juillet 2008 par l'Association des Lepage d'Amérique inc., est un signe de reconnaissance envers le seigneur René Lepage, fondateur de Rimouski. Sa présence a pour but d'éveiller la mémoire des générations futures afin que l'histoire se continue.
Association des Lepage d'Amérique inc.
[English translation]
Monument symbology
The stone base illustrates ancestral roots in the land of France.
The concrete table tells the story of the arrival of the original pioneers in America, on Île d'Orléans, in 1663.
The vertical slats bear witness to the courage, audacity and faith of Lord René Lepage who, in 1696, settled in Rimouski with his family.
The bronze plate - initially on the monument - invites the progeny, now scattered all over our continent, to draw from this epic of more than 300 years of history the tenacity required for the pursuit of such work with the legitimate pride to be from a family of true lords.
This monument designed by Firmin Lapage, architect, was erected in 1963
Symbolic of the Tree
In 2008, as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary, the Quebec Federation
Born to grow like us, this maple tree, planted in July 2008 by the Lepage Association of America Inc., is a sign of gratitude to Lord René Lepage, founder of Rimouski. Its purpose is to awaken the memory for future generations so that history can continue.
Lepage Association of America Inc.
Lord René Lepage of St. Clair
Founder of Rimouski
Erected by Ville de Rimouski.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1663.
Location. 48° 26.815′ N, 68° 32.201′ W. Marker is in Rimouski, Québec, in Rimouski-Neigette. Marker is on boulevard Rene Lapage Ouest (Québec Route 132), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rimouski QC G5L 4B7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Défense du Canada / Defense of Canada (a few steps from this marker); Monument commémoratif de guerre / War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Rimouski War of 1812 Honored Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Manoir Seigneurial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Also see . . .
1. René Lepage de Sainte-Claire. (Submitted on November 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Association des Lepage d'Amérique inc. (Submitted on November 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Fédération des associations de familles du Québec. (Submitted on November 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.