CNHP - Sir David Kirke c. 1597-1654 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador
N 47° 01.445 W 052° 53.070
22T E 356795 N 5209563
A Canadian National Historic Site which recognizes the first governor of Newfoundland, Sir David Kirke. Kirke was instrumental in forming one of the colony's first permanent settlements.
Waymark Code: WMJV5Y
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 01/01/2014
Views: 8
The plaque reads:
In 1637 Sir David Kirke became governor of Newfoundland, his royal patent supplanting Lord Baltimore's proprietary claim to the Colony of Avalon. The Newfoundland Coat of Arms is that granted to Kirke as governor. In 1639 Kirke took possession of Baltimore's "Mansion House" and, despite restrictions forbidding coastal settlement, established an efficient government in a prosperous colony. He successfully defended himself against charges brought by opponents of his royalist activities but was later arrested at the suit of Baltimore for the seizure of Ferryland. He died in London in the Clink prison.
It is mounted on the same wall as the Colony of Avalon NHS plaque.
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: Newfoundland & Labrador
Location - City name/Town name: Ferryland
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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