Irish Settlers Memorial - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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wildwoodke
N 46° 13.798 W 063° 07.672
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This Celtic Cross stands out along the edge of the bay marking the Irish Settlers Memorial in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Waymark Code: WMFH31
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 10/19/2012
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Along the waterfront, near the armoury you will find this memorial to Irish Settlers that arrived from all parts of that country to settle in the Maritimes.
The text from the plaque:
"Irish Settlers Memorial
The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to this island. The Granite Celtic Cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two flagstones, distinctive relics imported from each of the counties where the settlers had originated.
The memorial faces the harbour at Three Tides, where the immigrants entered upon their new lives.
The Celtic Heritage Assoc. for P.E.I. – Canada Day 2001
Over 10,000 Irish settlers arrived in the colony from 1767 to 1810 making up nearly one-quarter of the population of the island. The Irish that arrived to the island came from all 32 counties with the greatest number coming from County Monaghan who arrived in larger groups than most who came. (See: http://www.wyattheritage.com/mainsite3/dz/opensuitcase/Immigration/Program%20-%20Early%20Immigration-%20Prince%20Edward%20Island.pdf )