Site of French Fort Ste. Anne - Isle La Motte
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N 44° 54.016 W 073° 20.891
18T E 630414 N 4973198
First European settlement
Waymark Code: WM6929
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2009
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Vermont's Oldest Settlement
On this shore was the site of Fort Ste. Anne built in 1666 by Capt. Pierre La Motte for defense against the Mohawks. The Jesuits celebrated the first Mass and erected the first chapel. Though not permanent, this stockade was Vermont’s first white settlement.
Marker Name: Site of French Fort Ste. Anne
Location: Isle La Motte
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