Fort Laprairie was constructed in 1687, and served as a military fort in New France until 1713. The fort was attacked by Major Peter Schuyler on August 11, 1691, but resisted to the invaders.[1] The British and Dutch colonists were commanded by Major Pieter Schuyler.

The site where the fort had once stood was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1921.[2] It is now a residential area and park (Place La Mennais) located on rue Émile-Gamelin. A cairn for second battle is located at Chemin de la Bataille Nord and Chemin de Saint Jean

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References

  1. "Fort Laprairie National Historic Site of Canada". Parks Canada. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  2. Fort Laprairie. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 25 March 2012.

45°25′15″N 73°29′48″W / 45.42083°N 73.49667°W / 45.42083; -73.49667

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