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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Upper Saint John River Valley Region

 
By Cosmos Mariner, August 1, 2019
Archibald Fraser Marker
(tall view • Madawaska River in background)
1 ► New Brunswick, Edmundston — Archibald Fraser — (1869-1932) —
On Rue Victoria south of Station Street, on the right when traveling south.
English: From a start in his family's small sawmill in the 1880s, Archibald came a prominent pioneer of the New Brunswick pulp industry. As the lumber trade fell into decline, he sought new ways to exploit the province's vast forest . . . — — Map (db m137447) HM
2 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — A Changing Waterfall / Une chute au debit varie —
Near Chemin Madawaska.
During the spring freshet, 6000 m3 or six million litres of water, 9/10ths the volume of Niagara Falls, cascades over the falls every second. A few months later, virtually all the water is diverted to the power plant. . . . — — Map (db m125521)
3 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — Acadia of the Lands and Forests / l'Acadie des terres et forêts —
On Broadway Boulevard at Church Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
This sculpture was erected in memory of our ancestors who were the founders of Acadia of the Lands and Forests. Commemorating the 2014 Congrès mondial acadien which was held in our region. —————————————— Sculpture érigée . . . — — Map (db m125346) HM
4 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — Bridges and Piers / Ponts et piliers —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130), on the left when traveling north.
The stone towers supported the cables of the 1860 bridge. The cement pier bore the spans of the 1914 steel structure. The present bridge (1976) is named for jockey Ron Turcotte. It is 83.5 m long and 42.4 m above the river. . . . — — Map (db m125518) HM
5 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — Fort Carleton — 1791 —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Court Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
In 1791, Thomas Carleton, first Governor of New Brunswick, ordered the erection of a military post at Grand Falls, which bore his name. The Fort protected the route followed by postal couriers between Halifax and Quebec. It also affirmed the . . . — — Map (db m125312) HM
6 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — German 77mm Gun —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Victoria Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
Gun No. 8283, calibre 77mm captured by 25th Batt'n. C.E.F. Aug. 27th 1918 at Moon Quarry, near Cherisy [France] — — Map (db m125423) HM WM
7 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — O. B. Davis Park and Lovers' Lane — Parc O. B. Davis et sentier des Amoureux —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) just north of Laforest Street, on the left when traveling north.
Oran B. Davis, a wealthy lumberman, had this area cleaned and opened it to the public. There are several historic monuments to be seen. The beautiful shady walk gives an excellent view of the falls and dam. ———————————————— Oran B. . . . — — Map (db m125516) HM
8 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — Ron Turcotte — Canada's greatest jockey / Le plus grand jockey canadien —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Victoria Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
Born and raised in Drummond NB, Ron Turcotte was going to be a lumberjack, but fate played a role when he took charge of the logging horses, where he learned his legendary horsemanship. In Toronto, he worked for Windfields Farm then later for . . . — — Map (db m250902) HM
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9 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — Veterans Memorial —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Court Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
Dedicated to Our Veterans Dedie a nos veterans — — Map (db m125313) WM
10 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — World War I Memorial — 1914 • Honour Roll • 1918 —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Victoria Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
In memory of our men who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I Edwin E. Austin • Leo Bradley • Leo L. Bell Miles Dixon • Harry Darkis • R. A. Estey Paul E. Green • Alex Hartt • Owen Hartt H. J. Kelly • T. F. Malcholm • John Martin . . . — — Map (db m125421) WM
11 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — World War II Memorial — 1939 • Honor Roll • 1945 —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Victoria Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
In memory of our men who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Joseph A. Arseneault • Roland Beaulieu • Frederick Bertelsen Jack Doucette • Frank J. Downing • Mike Dube Basil Dunster • Edmund D. Fraser • Frank T. Johnson Donald H. . . . — — Map (db m125422) WM
12 ► New Brunswick, Grand Falls — World Wars Memorial — Lest We Forget —
On Broadway Boulevard (New Brunswick Route 130) at Court Street, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
In honored memory of the men of Grand Falls who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 ——— 1918 Their names liveth forever [Honored Dead] Paul E. Green • John A. Taylor • T. H. Pirie • R. A. Estey Reed West • Angus . . . — — Map (db m125314) WM
13 ► New Brunswick, Saint-Quentin — La croix et le coq du clocher / The Steeple Cross and Rooster Vane — Haltes à travers le temps / Steps in History —
On rue Canada (New Brunswick Route 17) just south of rue Deschênes, on the left when traveling south.
La croix et le coq sont au sommet de la plus haute structure de la Ville de Saint-Quentin. Le coq et la croix du clocher de l'église du Très Saint-Sacrement proviennent de l'église précédente détruite par le feu au soir du 10 . . . — — Map (db m125680) HM
14 ► New Brunswick, Saint-Quentin — Le monument aux fondateurs / The Founders Monument — Haltes à travers le temps / Steps in History —
On rue Canada (New Brunswick Route 17) just south of rue Deschênes, on the left when traveling south.
La fontaine fut érigée en 1957 en l'honneur des fondateurs de Saint-Quentin, elle est un don de M. Patrick Jean, entrepreneur prolifique de la paroisse. Elle fut construite par. M. Andréas Coulombe. Le dévoilement du monument . . . — — Map (db m125684) HM
15 ► New Brunswick, Saint-Quentin — Saint-Quentin Hommage militaire / Military Tribute — 1918 - 2008 — « La Madone » / "The Madonna" —
On rue Deschênes just east of rue Canada ( Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
En l'honneur de la Sainte Patronne, des Acadiens et Acadiennes, des Français que priaient et imploraient les mères, pour qu'elle « protège » et « ramène en vie » leurs fils, de la Guerre. Comme « La Madone », ce « transporteur de Troupe . . . — — Map (db m125537) HM WM
16 ► New Brunswick, Saint-Quentin — Veterans Memorial —
On rue Deschênes just east of rue Canada ( Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
Hommage à nos vétérans Leur souvenir vivra [English translation] Tribute to our veterans Their memory will live on — — Map (db m125526) WM
 
 
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