The Irish are rightfully credited with the foundation of Rawdon. Although their names do not appear on the official lists of the first settlers, they were, in fact, the first to come and settle in Rawdon in 1816. With the French Canadians, they constituted a significant Catholic community that is still reflected today in the name of the parish: Marie-Reine-du-Monde and St. Patrick of Rawdon.
The Exhibit: The Irish Presence in Rawdon, Yesterday and Today
The Société d'histoire de Rawdon presents on this Website a thematic exhibit that pays tribute to the significant contribution of Irish immigrants to the settlement of Rawdon, highlights their rich heritage and outlines their presence in Rawdon yesterday and today. Click here to access the various themes of the exhibition on the Irish presence in Rawdon.
Grosse-Île. "The Island of the Irish".
This island was used as a quarantine area for the sanitary control of immigrants from 1832 to 1937.
To find out more about the Irish in Rawdon:
- . St. Patrick (Grand Marshals and more)
- The Catholic Clergy and the Irish
And that’s just an overview of everything that can be said about the Irish in Rawdon! Don’t hesitate to contact us to talk about them.
