Historical Markers in Saint Martin

By J. J. Prats, December 4, 2017

Father Gerard Kemps Marker

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1 ► Overseas France, Saint Martin, Saint-Martin, Marigot — Father Gerard Kemps — A legacy of island pride —

On the street that climbs to the Catholic Church at Rue de la Republique, on the left when traveling north on the street that climbs to the Catholic Church.

In memory of Father Gerard Kemps, born: March 18th, 1902 in Venraay; Died: December 11th, 1990 in Holland. A committed person welcomed in our island who has left us with the “Sweet Saint Martin’s Land” song, a hymn dedicated to our beautiful home . . . — — Map (db m209465) HM

2 ► Overseas France, Saint Martin, Saint-Martin, Marigot — The Old Town Hall of Marigot — Ancienne Marie —

On Rue de la Republique east of Rue V. Marasse, on the right when traveling east.

Cette maison de bourg, construite en 1847 par madame Georgina Hodge, épouse Becker, fut habitée jusqu’en 1938, puis louée à la commune sous le mandate de Monsieur Louis Constant Fleming. La mairie y demeura jusqu’en 1947, date à laquelle . . . — — Map (db m209471) HM