Kingston, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Louis de Buade Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau

1622-1698

Photographed By Jamie Abel, April 3, 2002

1. Louis de Buade Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau Marker

The ticket office and a cruise boat can be seen to the left in the background.

Inscription. One of the most influential and controversial figures in Canadian history, Frontenac was born at St-Germain-en-Laye, France. As a member of the noblesse d'epee he was able in 1672 to secure the appointment as Governor-General of New France. Devoted largely because of self-interest to promoting the colony's territorial expansion, Frontenac established a series of fortified fur-trading posts extending into the interior of North America, the first of which, Fort Frontenac, was constructed near here in 1673. He quarrelled incessantly with other officials, however, and as a result was recalled in 1682. Reappointed seven years later, Frontenac successfully defended New France from attacks by the Iroquois and English and continued until his death in Quebec, to expand the western fur trade.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.

Location. 44° 13.794′ N, 76° 28.747′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Ontario. Marker is on Brock Street, 0 kilometers

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east of Ontario Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands in a park across from Kingston City Hall, next to the ticket office for 1000 Island boat cruises. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston ON K7K, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Market Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The King's Royal Regiment of New York (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Meeting of the Executive Council of Upper Canada (about 210 meters away); Kingston Custom House / Bâtiment des Douanes de Kingston (about 240 meters away); The Rev. John Stuart (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); René-Amable Boucher 1735-1812 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kingston Post Office / Bureau de Poste de Kingston (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bishop Alexander Macdonell (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

More about this marker. Kingston is independent from the surrounding Frontenac County.

Also see . . . Louis de Buade Comte de Fontenac - Canadian Genealogy. (Submitted on February 1, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Jamie Abel, April 3, 2002

2. Louis de Buade Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau Marker

Behind the marker, one can see the cruise boats along the dock, as well as the Royal Military College across Kingston Harbor.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.