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Jackson Cemetery
An old cemetery located at the old Elvidge's Corners on Montée Guay
(Lacolle), 0.8mi (1.3km) east of Rang St-André (Rte 217), in the
southern region of Lacolle Municipality. (45.021N/73.426W)
Jackson (Side)Road
A road running from Rte 202 at Corbin's Corners, 4.8mi (7.6km) west of
Hemmingford, south to the Covey Hill Road near where the old Frontier
Post Office was located. (45.042N/73.686W) Named after Joseph Jackson,
an early resident. It was also locally called the Fort Road, after the
local name for Corbin's Corners.
Jamieson Lines (Elgin)
A Canadian Custom post on Jamieson Road, 4.4mi (7km) west of Herdman
Customs and 1mi (1.6km) SW of Powerscourt. (44.002N/74.174W)
Jamieson Rapids
A rapids on the Châteauguay River between Powerscourt and Athelstan.
Exact location not determined.?
Jamieson Sideroad
A road running from the First Concession Road (Elgin), 0.8mi (1.3km)
from Powerscourt, south to Jamieson Lines, the customs port on the US
border. (45.008N/74.175W)
James Fisher Cemetery
See: Fisher Cemetery, James.
James Fisher Road
The newest name (since 1999) of Fisher Street (Hemmingford), the
southernmost road in Hemmingford running east from Rte 219. Renamed a
road to conform with naming standards and named James Fisher Road to
honour Hemmingford's first permanent settler and to distinguish it from
the other Fisher road in the northeast corner of the township.
Jamestown (James Town)
The southwest region of the Seigniory of Beauharnois, bounded on the
north by the Châteauguay River, on the east by South Georgetown along
what is now the Brysonville Sideroad, on the west by the Hinchinbrooke
Township and on the south by the western part of Russelltown.
(45.11N/75.96W) Named after Alexander Ellice's son James. Sometimes
written as two words.
Jamestown Forks
Another name for Jamestown 'Island' or the area between the Outarde and
Châteauguay Rivers.
Jamestown Island
It is not really an island, just a long narrow point between the
Châteauguay River and the Outarde River. It is located 0.7mi (1.1km)
west of Ormstown (45.121N/74.006W) and runs west to the Boyd Settlement
in Hinchinbrooke. Also known as Ormstown Island or Jamestown Forks.
Jamestown Sideroad
The road that used to run from Ormstown Village, southwest to
St-Antoine-d'Abbe and was designated provincial Route 14. The Ormstown
end is now a local street between Rte 138 and Tullochgorum Road, having
been bypassed by the new stretch of Rte 201. From Tullochgorum Road
south, Rte 201 follows the old Jamestown Sideroad.
Jesuit's Mill
An early mill (c1690) constructed by the Jesuit missionaries at the
Mohawk Kahnawakon Village. It is now located at Côte Ste-Catherine Park
adjacent to Côte Ste- Catherine Seaway Lock.
Johnson Beach
A beach on the south side of Lake St-Louis, just east of the east mouth
of the Châteauguay River. (45.401N/73.743W)
Johnson's Corners
The old name for Barrington (Hemmingford).
Johnson's Corners Post Office
The Johnson's Corners Post Office operated at the general store from
1853 until 1861 when it's name changed to Barrington Post Office.
Johnson Creek
A tributary on the west side of the Richelieu River with its mouth at
Île-aux-Noix. (45.127N/73.270W) It is probably now called Ruisseau
Landry.
Johnson's Point (Pointe-Johnson)
A point on Lake St-Louis, 0.8mi (1.3km) east of the east mouth of the
Châteauguay River. (45.402N/73.739W) Previously called Châteauguay
Point.
Johnson's Station
The original name for Barrington Station on the Province Line Branch of
the Montreal and New York Rail line that ran through Hemmingford.
John Wilson Family Cemetery
An old private family cemetery in Franklin Township, located at the
corner of the Grimshaw Road and the Wilson Sideroad, 1.3mi (2.1km) west
of Franklin Centre. (45.028N/73.950W) Also called the Wilson-Smith
Family Cemetery.
Jordan
Old local nickname for Dewittville.
Joubert Island
See: Île-Joubert.
Junction
Usually a crossing of two railway lines. See: Individual entry <xxxx>
junction . Locals would often call their nearest Rail Junction simply
"The Junction".
Kahnawakon
An indian village occupied around 1690 by the Mohawk tribe that
subsequently moved to Kanatwenke Village. It was located halfway between
Rivière-St-Pierre and Rivière-Suzanne within the northeastern area of
the present Kahnawake Indian Reserve. (45.409N/73.591W) The Jesuit
missionaries also built a mill there known as Jesuit's Mill.
Kahnawake (first village)
An indian village occupied around 1676 by the Mohawk tribe that
subsequently moved to Kahnawakon. It was located at the mouth of
Rivière-St-Pierre near present day Ste-Catherine. (45.409N/73.591W) The
name apparently means "rapids" in Mohawk. It is pronounced "gan-a-wag-e"
in english.
Kahnawake Post Office
The Kahnawake Post Office name dates from 1984 when its name was changed
from the previous Caughnawaga Post Office.
Kahnawake (Reserve)
The Mohawk indian reservation located on the south shore of the
St-Lawrence River across from Lachine (Montréal). (45.38N/73.67W)
Officially known as Indian Reserve #14. It was previously named
Caughnawaga Indian Reservation.
Kahnawake (Village)
The main village on the Kahnawake Indian Reserve. It is located on the
west side of the south shore end of the Mercier Bridge (Rte 138).
(45.409N/73.670W) It was first used by the Mohawks in 1716. Caughnawaga,
the english corruption of the mohawk name, was in common usage by
non-natives until recent times. Kahnawake is pronounced "gan-a-wag-e" in
english.
Kanatwenke
An indian village occupied around 1696 by the Mohawk tribe that
subsequently moved to Kahnawake Village. It was located halfway between
Rivière-St-Pierre and Rivière-Suzanne within the area of the present
Kahnawake Indian Reserve.
Kanawaki Station
A railway station on the New York Central (Conrail) railway line. It was
located at northeast side of the junction of Rte 207 and the rail line,
1.1mi (1.8km) SSE of Kahnawake Village. (45.397N/73.665W)
Kanienke
A Mohawk Indian name meaning "Mohawk Territory".
Kelly Sideroad (Montée Kelly)
A road on the St-Chrysostome/Ste-Clothilde boundary line running south
from Rte 209. (45.134N/73.703W) It is also named or joins with Rang 4
(Ste-Clothilde)
Kelso
A hamlet in Elgin located on the Second Concession Road, 0.3mi (0.5km)
east of the junction with the Smaill Sideroad. (45.021N/74.266W) The
name is taken from a placename in Scotland. A recent map shows it named
as Elgin since the Elgin Township Town Hall is located there.
Kelso Post Office
The Kelso Post Office operated from 1868 until 1917. According to the
Belden Atlas, it was located further east on the same road as the hamlet
of Kelso near the point where the Oak Creek crosses the road.
(45.020N/74.254W) This location was the farm owned by the Peter
MacFarlane family who were the postmasters throughout its history.
Kelso Presbyterian Cemetery
An old cemetery located at the Kelso hamlet, on the south side of the
Second Concession Road in Elgin Township. (45.020N/74.264W)
Kelvingrove (Elgin)
A hamlet that was located in Elgin Township, on the south side of the
Trout River, 3.3mi (5.3km) SW of Huntingdon, at the junction of the
Fourth Concession Road and the Paul Sideroad. (45.053N/74.223W)
Kelvin Grove
See: Kelvingrove.
Kelvin Grove Post Office
The Kelvin Grove Post Office operated from 1904 until 1915. It was
previously named Calvin Grove Post Office for a short period in 1904.
Kenney Road (Montée Kenney) (Hemmingford/Lacolle)
The eastward extension of the Williams Road from the Quest Road to the
Bogton Road (Rang Bogton). (45.073N/73.520W) It is split between
Hemmingford Township and St-Bernard-de-Lacolle. Named after the family
that operated Kenney's General Store at the Hallerton Corner.
Kensington
A hamlet in the southwest end of Godmanchester, on the side of the Trout
River. It was located on Rte 138, where the bridge from the Second
Concession (Elgin) crossed the Trout River, 1.6mi (2.7km) north of Trout
River Customs. (45.015N/74.304W) It was previously named Hendersonville
after the first mill owner on the site. Not to be confused with
Kensington Township in Hull County.
Kensington Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
An old cemetery located on the west side of Rte 138 at Kensington.
(45.015N/74.305W) Also named the Hendersonville Cemetery.
Kensington Post Office
The Kensington Post Office operated from 1880 until 1917.
Kent County (1792-1829)
One of 21 counties created in Lower Canada in 1792 as a result of the
Canada Act 1791. It was located on the west side of the Richelieu River,
north of Huntingdon County and south of Surrey County. It included the
old Seigniories of Boucherville, Tremblay, Chambly Ouest and part of the
Barony of Longueuil. It disappeared during the reorganizations of 1829.
Kentake
An indian village occupied around 1667 by the Mohawk tribe that
subsequently moved to the first Kahnawake Village. It was located at the
mouth of the Rivière-St-Jacques, near Laprairie.
Key Island
A tiny marsh island on the south shore of the St-Lawrence River, in the
Akwesasne Indian Reserve (St-Régis). It was located at the junction of
Pike Creek with the Salmon River, 1.7mi (2.8km) NW of Dundee Village.
(45.016N/74.535W) Marsh islands can come and go or change shape
drastically with small changes in water lever. Key Island is no longer
shown on a map.
Kilbain Corners
An old name for Lee's Corner, located at the junction of the Ridge Road
(Godmanchester) and Cazaville Sideroad (Montée Cazaville).
(45.055N/74.335W)
Kilbain Post Office
The Kilbain Post Office operated from 1886 until 1914 with a break from
1907 to 1909.
King Settlement, The (Elgin)
A settlement located in the southeast corner of Elgin Township along the
First Concession (Elgin) and the Shearer Sideroad. (45.002N/74.19W)
King's Road (St-Anicet)
The road from LaGuerre Village to Dundee built in 1835. Now comprising
Chemin à la Guerre east of Cazaville and Rte 132 from Cazaville to
Dundee.
Kintail, The Indian Reserve of
The first name for the region that later became Dundee Township. Also
known as Indian Lands (Dundee) or "The Indian Lands of Kintail". Sellar
refers to "An indian reserve known as Kintail". Probably named after
Kintail, Rosshire, Scotland.
Kirkfield
An old name (c1832) for Russelltown Flats.
Kitten Island
A small island in Lake St-Francis, just off Pointe-Leblanc. It is very
close to the border between Dundee and St-Anicet. (45.076N/74.452W)
There are two islands named Cat and Kitten. On two topo maps from
different decades, the names have been switched. I have assumed that the
larger is Cat Island. Both islands are now part of the Akwesasne Indian
Reserve.
Knight's Island
A island in the south channel of the St-Lawrence River between
Grande-Île and the south shore. It was located on the east side of
Valleyfield close to the railway bridge. (45.258N/74.103W)
Knight's Point
A point on Lake St-Francis named after Mr. Knight, a dutchman who was
one of the first settlers in the late 1700s. The exact location is
unknown?, just that using Sellar's description, it must have been in the
east end of the lake near Hungry Bay.
Knox United Church Cemetery (St-Louis-de-Gonzague)
The present official name for the St-Louis Presbyterian Cemetery.
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