Guy Carleton's Victory at the Sault-au-Matelot barricade - Québec, Québec
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This plaque, commemorating Guy Carleton's victory against Benedict Arnold, is located on rue de la Barricade in Quebec. Cette plaque commémorant la victoire de Guy Carleton contre Benedict Arnold, est située sur la rue de la Barricade à Québec.
Waymark Code: WM160MH
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 04/08/2022
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Inscription on the plaque:
"Here stood her old and new defenders uniting guarding saving Canada defeating Arnold at the Sault-au-Matelot barricade on the last day of 1775 Guy Carleton commanding at Quebec."
Inscription sur la plaque:
"Ici à la barricade du Sault-au-Matelot anciens et nouveaux défenseurs du Canada ont uni leurs efforts pour vaincre Arnold le dernier jour de l'année 1775 alors que Guy Carleton commandait à Québec."
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution
Adress of the monument:
Rue de la Barricade
Quebec, Quebec Canada
What was the role of this site in revolution?:
An attempt by Benedict Arnold to defeat Guy Carleton's army and take possession of Quebec City during the American Revolution in 1775. The battle which led to Carleton's victory over Arnold took place on Barricade Street, in Quebec City on December 31st, 1775.
Link that comprove that role: [Web Link]
Who placed this monument?: Quebec City - Ville de Quebec
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
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