"FRENCH SETTLEMENT ON THE SOUTH SHORE" - Windsor - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

"Windsor is the oldest known site of continuous settlement in Ontario. The government of New France, anxious to increase its presence on the Detroit River, offered land for agricultural settlement on the south shore in 1749. That summer, families from the lower St. Lawrence river relocated to lots which began about 6.5 km downstream from here. Along with civilians and discharged soldiers from Fort Pontchartrain (Detroit), they form the community of La Petite Côte. Additional waterfront lots, including this site, were laid out in 1751. These extended from the Huron mission, located in the vicinity of the present Ambassador Bridge, to the Ottawa village situated opposite the fort. When the French regime ended in 1760, about 300 settlers were living here."

Address or location of plaque: South side of Riverside Drive, at the foot of Ouellette Ave. Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": None This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: It's in quite good condition; possibly it has been restored with the park. Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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