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This model shows the Saint Croix Island colony as depicted by Samuel Champlain. His depiction was idealized. Archeological research has revealed discrepancies in building size and location.
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Plan for 1604 Saint Croix Island settlement by Samuel Champlain.
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Extensive archeological research was carried out on Saint Croix Island in 1789, 1949, and 1969.
Fragments from about thirty ceramic containers from Normandy were found on the island.
Cette maquette montre la colonie de l'île Sainte-Croix telle qu'illustrée par Samuel Champlain. Son illustration est idéalisée. Les recherches archéologiques révèlent des différences quant à l'échelle et à l'emplacement des bâtiments.
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Plan de la colonie de l'île Sainte-Croix en 1604 par Samuel Champlain.
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D'importante travaux de recherche archéologique ont été menés à
l'île Sainte-Croix en 1789, en 1949 et en 1969.
Des fragments d'une trentaine de pots en céramique provenant de la Normandie ont été découverts dans l'île.
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| HM Number | HM2CJG |
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| Placed By | National Park Service |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 19T E 645830 N 4998384 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 45.12388333, -67.14571667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 45° 7.433', W 67° 8.743' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 45° 7' 25.98" N, 67° 8' 44.58" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 207 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 84 St Croix Dr, Calais ME 04619, US |
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