Newport Landing

Former Acadian habitation site, the Planters repossessed the homes, as well as the cultivated lands in this area after the Deportation.

Archives on the first Planters living on these lands indicate the many challenges encountered, but especially the heritage left by the deported Acadians.

In May 1760, the Planters arrive from Rhode Island. A wooden fort is built. It serves to protect them against possible attacks from the French, Mi’kmaqs and Acadians, pending the official transfer of the lands. The fort is found on a hill facing Fort Edward, on the other side of the St. Croix River.

July 4, 1760, two months after their arrival, the settlers hold their second town meeting. Their main concern is the distribution of Acadian buildings which are found on the old Pisiguit lands. It is decided that the Acadian homes downriver from the town to the Kenetcook and Cogmagun Rivers would be reserved for the inhabitants. It is also agreed that the settlers can dig the banks to retrieve stones which will serve for the construction of basements and wells.

 

August 15, 1760, a meeting is held to regulate the cutting of wood for the construction of a shelter, as well as for firewood.

July 22, 1761, the lands are granted and distributed to the settlers. They survive their first winter thanks to the provisions given by the Government.