Voorhis Interactive: Posts of the Trade

Constantin post   Fr GMaps
ID: 140  Voorhis Number: 118 ;   Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada [51.625, -56.709] ;    Founded: 1715 , Closed: NA .
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French trading post built 1715 on strait of Belle Isle west of Baie Rouge. Built by Constantin who obtained the concession 31 March 1716 from the King. In 1732 Constantin leased his posts at Rivière des Français (this post), Baie Rouge, and Ste. Marie. In 1737 Constantin occupied this post and was protected from poachers in 1748. The post was not maintained after the cession of Canada. Rivière des Français is now called Pinware river and Ste. Marie is now Ste. Modeste. Shown on White's map Labrador posts (No. 24).

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