Acadian Landing Site, Historic landing site in Madawaska, US.
The Acadian Landing Site features a marble cross on the southern bank of the Saint John River, marking the settlement point of French colonists.
In 1785, twenty Acadian families led by Joseph Daigle traveled up the Saint John River from Fredericton to establish their new settlement here.
The site contains a platform surrounding the marble cross erected in 1922, which replaced the original wooden cross placed by the first settlers.
Visitors can reach the National Register of Historic Places location through a side road that connects to United States Route 1.
The Madawaska Historical Society maintains this landing site, which includes informational plaques listing the names of original Acadian settlers.
Location: Madawaska
GPS coordinates: 47.35280,-68.27310
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:53
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