History of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

1695 - Saint-Charles seigneury granted Mar. 1, 1695, to Sieur Hertel de la Fresniere
The name of Saint-Charles comes from the name of Bishop Charles Borromée, but it was around 1695 that Governor Louis Buade de Frontenac had a seigneury created on the banks of the Richelieu River and granted it to François Hertel de La Fresnière. . This seigniory obtains the name of Saint-François-le-Neuf.
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1740 - Église de Saint-Charles established at Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
In 1740 a first church dedicated to Saint-Charles Borromée, is built on the current site of the mass grave, even if the village did not exist not yet.
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...by 1800 commodities were produced in smaller centres; for example, in the village of Saint-Charles in the Richelieu Valley, hat-making and pottery became important occupations...

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In 1820, the current church was erected on land granted by Lord Pierre-Dominique Debarzch (the site of the manor house is located south of the village).

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1830s - During the 1830s, Saint-Charles had industries that were less common: a foundry, a tannery and also, from 1833 to 1836, its own newspaper, L’Écho du pays.
It was Lord Debartzch who played a leading role in the development of the village. Moreover, he stimulated the people to rebellion through the writings of his newspaper L'Écho du pays, founded in 1833, but as early as 1836, Mr. Debartzch changed his political opinion by judging that Louis-Joseph Papineau and his party were becoming unrealistic in pursuing their claims. The newspaper therefore ceases to appear.
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1832 - ST. CHARLES,
seigniory, in the co. of Richelieu, is bounded N.E. by St. Denis; S.W. by Rouville; in the rear by St. Hyacinthe; in front by the river Richelieu. It contains 2 square leagues and was granted, Mar. 1, 1695, to Sieur Hertel de la Fresniere; it is now the property of the Hon. P.D. Debartzch. - The land, generally, is not surpassed in fertility by any that surrounds it: the soil most prevalent is a fine strong loam; in some places there is a rich vegetable mould upon a stratum of clay, and in others a mixture of clay and sand: an inconsiderable proportion remains uncultivated. The mode of husbandry is very fair, and is generally rewarded with abundant harvests. The population of the settled parts is somewhat above the numerical ratio in proportion to their extent. - The lower part of the seigniory is watered by the Riviere des Hurons, and the north-east or upper angle is crossed by the little river Miot. - The houses are scattered about the concessions, but there is no village, although... Read MORE...

1837 - October 23 - St-Charles, Quebec
Wolfred Nelson is chairman in the two-day Grand Meeting of the Six Counties (Richelieu, Saint-Hyacinthe, Rouville, Chambly, Verchères and L'Acadie) at St-Charles in the Richelieu Valley; After a moderate speech of Papineau, Nelson declares in French that "the time has come to melt our spoons into bullets"; At the instigation of their leader, Louis-Joseph Papineau, the conference delegates approve Thirteen Resolutions based on the Rights of Man; the young Sons of Liberty erect a Column of Liberty in the square.
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1837 - November 25 - British were victorious in Battle of Saint-Charles between Great Britain and Lower Canada rebels
On November 25, 1837, the Battle of Saint-Charles took place between the Patriots and the British army. Thirty-three Patriots were killed in action and 24 of them were buried in a mass grave in the parish cemetery, without any religious service. The village is devastated, its houses and businesses are burned.
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The parish municipality of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu was civilly incorporated in 1855, while the village municipality of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu was created in 1924.

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1873
ST. CHARLES, a post village in St. Hyacinthe co., Que., on the River Richelieu, 8 miles from St. Hilaire Station. It contains a telegraph office, 5 or 6 stores, and several mills. St. Charles is memorable as being the spot where, in 1837, a cap of liberty and pole were erected, and the rebels assembled and fortified their position so obstinately that the works had to be stormed, and every house in it but one burned. Pop. 800; of parish 1,176.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1892 - Destructive tornado in St. Charles

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1895 - Saint-Charles
Saint Charies, a post-village in St. Hyacinthe co., Quebec, on the river Richelieu, 8 miles N. of St. Hilaire Village. It has 5 stores and several mills. Pop. 800.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906 - Saint-Charles
Saint Charles, a post-village of St. Hyacinthe co., Quebec on the river Richelieu, 8 miles N. of St. Hilaire village. The banking point is St. Hyacinthe. It has carding and other mills, etc. Pop. about 500.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1906 - (St. Charles) The Great Fire (October 11, 1906). Destruction of 21 buildings, including the school.

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1914 - REV. H. I. HORSEY MAY RECEIVE CALL FROM ST. CHARLES, QUE.
Rev. H. L. Horsey, chairman of the Congregational Union of Canada, and pastor of the Welcome Zion Congregational church of Ottawa, will, it is stated, receive a call from the Congregational church, St. Charles, Que. Two months ago the pulpit was left vacant by the death of Rev. A. W. Main, who had been pastor from 1905, and since that time the church has been without a regular pastor.
The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
April 23, 1914

1922 - (St Charles) Accidental fire destroyed the parish church leaving only the stone walls. Rebuilding in the same place as originally planned was completed in October 1924.

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Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu
Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Qué, Municipality, pop 1736 (2001c), 1710 (1996c), 1627 (1991cA), area 65.21 km2, inc 1995, is located on Rivière RICHELIEU, about 25 km northwest of SAINT-HYACINTHE. It was built on land belonging to the Saint-Charles seigneury (granted 1698). In the early 19th century, the village flourished from trade associated with river transportation. It played an important part in the REBELLIONS OF 1837 : the Assembly of the Six Counties was formed there on 23 October 1837 (see ST-CHARLES, BATTLE OF). The Patriotes were defeated there by English troops on November 25.

Like many places in the lower Richelieu region, Saint-Charles experienced a decline in the second half of the 19th century. Towards the end of the century, one of the village's activities was the transportation of oats to New York City for use as feed for tramway horses. In the 20th century, bypassed by the major rail and road systems, it again became an agricultural village dominated by the dairy ... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu:
Église de Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu: Start your visit with a trip to the village's historic church, Église de Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu. This stunning church dates back to the 19th century and features impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

Parc des Patriotes: Take a leisurely stroll in Parc des Patriotes, a charming park that pays homage to the Patriots of 1837-1838. The park is filled with greenery, benches, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a picnic or some quiet reflection.

Champêtre, Artisan Fromager: Cheese lovers will delight in a visit to Champêtre, Artisan Fromager. This local cheese shop offers a variety of artisanal cheeses, including some made right in the village. You can sample and purchase delicious Québecois cheeses to take home.

Richelieu River: Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu is situated along the banks of the Richelieu River. Enjoy the scenic views of the river and consider taking a relaxing boat ride or fishing... Read MORE...