Historical Markers in Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador

By Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2014

Sir David Kirke Marker

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1 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Ferryland — Colony of Avalon — La colonie d’Avalon — Sir David Kirke, c. 1597-1654 —

Near Newfoundland and Labrador Route 10, on the right when traveling north.

Two plaques are mounted on this monument. English: Near this site stood the “Mansion House” built between 1621 and 1625 by Captain E. Wynne, resident governor of the Colony of Avalon, for the proprietor, Sir . . . — — Map (db m79466) HM

2 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Ferryland — Ferryland — Population 717 (1996) — Settled 1621 • Inc. 1971 —

On Newfoundland and Labrador Route 10, on the left when traveling north.

A “Fishing Capital” and Colony This was one of the first harbours in the New World to be frequented by European fishing ships. From the early 1500s The Pool was well known to the Portuguese, Spanish and French fleets. . . . — — Map (db m79471) HM

3 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Ferryland — The French Attack Ferryland — Les Français attaquent Ferryland —

Near Newfoundland and Labrador Route 10, on the right when traveling north.

English: This illustration depicts the burning of a house that once stood at this location and was excavated in the mid-1990s. The large stone fireplace foundation has been left as it was found. The rectangular depression marks the area . . . — — Map (db m79472) HM