This memorial, erected in 1902 by the Canadian government and the Missisquoi Historical Society, is dedicated to the Canadian volunteers and home guards who defeated the Fenians during the Battle of Eccles Hill on 25 May 1870.
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Battle of Eccles Hill Memorial
Saint-Armand, Québec
Notice:
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Inscription
[front/devant]
THE CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS AND HOME GUARDS HERE REPULSED THE FENIAN INVADERS ON THE 25TH MAY 1870
[back/arrière]
ERECTED IN 1902 BY THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MISSISQUOI HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Location
Battle of Eccles Hill Memorial
Eccles Hill Road
Saint-Armand
Québec
Battle of Eccles Hill Memorial
Eccles Hill Road
Saint-Armand
Québec
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.01943
Long. -72.90463
Lat. 45.01943
Long. -72.90463