This memorial commemorates the establishment of the Garrison Church of St. George.
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Garrison Church of St. George
Sydney, Nova Scotia
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Inscription
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TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN LOVING MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO LIE HERE.
"THE ETERNAL GOD IS THY REFUGE, AND UNDERNEATH
ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS." DEUT. 33:27
IN ITS INCEPTION AS A GARRISON CHAPEL, ST. GEORGE’S
MINISTERED TO ALL DENOMINATIONS AS THE OLDEST CHURCH
ON CAPE BRETON ISLAND.
THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS AND MANY GARRISON MEMBERS
WERE BURIED HERE.
THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE WAS CEDED TO
THE SETTLEMENT OF SYDNEY BY THE GARRISON IN 1785.
MAY YOU FIND SERENITY AND PEACE IN THESE SURROUNDINGS.
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ST. GEORGES
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Location
Garrison Church of St. George
Nepean Street and George Street
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Garrison Church of St. George
Nepean Street and George Street
Sydney
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 46.1428323
Long. -60.1946175
Lat. 46.1428323
Long. -60.1946175