Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada
1869 - Sault Ste Marie

Sault Ste Marie. - The County Town of the District of Algoma, is situated on the north shore of St. Mary's River, at the foot of the rapids which obstruct navigation from Lake Huron to Lake Superior, which are, however, overcome by a canal constructed on the United States side of the river. The town settled by the French in 1668, is a port of entry, and now numbers, 400 inhabitants, consisting principally of French Canadians and half-breeds. The mode of travel during the summer months is by steamer from Collingwood, distance about 370 miles, fare $8.50. The minerals of this section of the province consist of iron, lead, copper, silver, gold, nickel and cobalt ; the chief products, wheat and all kinds of grain, lumber, furs, etc., fish and game are abundant. Government lands are worth 20 cents per acre, and improved about $10. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, and priest in attendance, with a large congregation. Protestant services are held in the Court House and school house, the latter place was built by private subscription and has a large attendance of pupils. The value of exports from this port for the year ending June 30th, 1868, amounted to $303,429.

The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory: Containing Concise Descriptions of Cities, Towns and Villages in the Province...
Henry McEvoy January 1, 1869 Robertson & Cook

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