Fort-Rolland - Montréal, Québec, Canada
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N 45° 25.979 W 073° 41.626
18T E 602172 N 5031880
Fort-Rolland is located in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMK9KD
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 03/05/2014
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Fort-Rolland was built by François LeNoir (known as Rolland because of his father, Rolland LeNoir) around 1670 to fortify an important trading post. Built with wooden stakes, the fort was guarded by a small garrison. The bodies of several victims of the August 5, 1689 massacre by the Iroquois (the Lachine massacre) were found at the foot of the stronghold.
Bâti par François LeNoir, dit Rolland, du nom de son père Rolland LeNoir, vers 1670 pour fortifier un important comptoir de traite. Construit de pieux, le fort avait une petite garnison. Les corps de plusieurs victimes du massacre du 5 août 1689 par les Iroquois (massacre de Lachine) furent trouvés au pied du grand bastion.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1670
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Nouvelle-France
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used primary for a trading post
Current condition: partly reconstituted
This site is administered by ----: Ville de Montréal
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
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