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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24IT_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Mahone-Bay-Nova-Scotia.html
This stone of remembrance
is erected in loving memory
of our brave men
who laid down their lives
in the Great War
1914 - 1918
for
Truth Justice Liberty
In honour
of all who served
and in grateful appreciation
of the valiant service
o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24IA_st-johns-anglican-church-l-eglise-anglicane-st-johns_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
The first Anglican services in Lunenburg were held outdoors on this site and were conducted by a missionary from England. A two-storey structure in the New England Meeting House style was built between 1754 and 1763. The oak frames were thought to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24I9_zion-evangelical-lutheran-church-l-eglise-lutherienne-evangelique-de-sion_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
Lunenburg is home to the oldest worshiping Lutheran congregation in Canada. The first Lutherans, mostly Germans from farming districts of the Upper Rhine, settled in the Town in 1753. Initially they worshiped outdoors and later were allowed to use…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24I8_lennox-tavern_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
Provincial
Heritage Property
Registered
Heritage Property
Nova Scotia
Heritage Award
1998
Lunenburg
Recognition for
Restoration Award
2000
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24I7_finck-holder-house_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24HG_st-johns-anglican-church-eglise-anglicane-st-john_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
Prominently sited on the parade square, this church was an important symbol of British authority and Anglican dominance for Lunenburg's early settlers, who were mainly German-speaking Protestants. From construction in 1754 through many alterations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24HF_the-fire-le-feu_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
Beginning in the early hours of November 1, 2001, fire ravaged this historic church, substantially destroying the building. Undaunted by the destruction, the parishioners decided to restore the church. With financial help from friends around the w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24GR_1753-open-air-protestant-interfaith-church-services_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
Here, in the year 1753, before any church was built, open-air Divine Services were held and Holy Communion administered in English, French, and German, to the first settlers and Garrison of the Town of Lunenburg by the Reverend Jean Baptiste Morea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24GQ_the-jessen-bell-la-cloche-jessen_Lunenburg-Nova-Scotia.html
This bell hung in the tower of St. John's since 1814 and served as the tolling bell for over 185 years. It was cast at the Whitechapel Foundry in London, England. On November 1, 2001, fire ravished through the Church, destroying the tower and da…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24GL_bridges-les-ponts_Bridgewater-Nova-Scotia.html
Bridging the LaHave
It is only fitting that a place named "Bridgewater" should have such a rich history of bridges. Between 1825 and 1983, five bridges have spanned the LaHave River, connecting east and west Bridgewater. Prior to bridges, people …