The Pioneer Trail at Stanstead-Est John Cass
JOHN CASS
1819-1904
Photo : Engraving W. H. Bartlett
Born in 1819, this farmer was descendedfrom a family of seven brothers, all of whom arrived from New Hampshire in the early 1800s. He and his family founded the village of Cassville, which bears their name. And a well-deserved name it is, because they had to work hard to survive—and they enjoyed few conveniences in the early days. Pioneers had to travel throught the forest to the United States where they could mill their wheat using local watercourses. All this, just to get the flour they needed to make bread. Fortunately, as the hamlet developed, a mill, a general store and even a post office were built. The small Cassvill schoolhouse is still standing and now serves as the town hall for Stanstead-Est.
GPS : 45.091844 N, -72.056835 O
ADDRESS : Bureau municipal, 7015, route 143, Stanstead-Est
The voices of yesteryear at the heart of our landscapes
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Stanstead East has installed interpretation panels to tell of the municipality’y history. They can be found in the front of the municipal office and can be accessed at any time. Two other historical attractions are located near the John Cass cutout statue : Cass Cemetery on Route 143 southbound, just off Grenier Road, and memorial to the old Cassville Church (surrounded by a stone hedge) at the corner of Cassville Road and Route 143 on the north side from the municipal office. Visitors should park on secondary roads to visit these places, as the traffic is very fast on Route 143. Do be careful! If it’s panoramic views you’re after, you’re sure to enjoy the drive along the country roads of Stanstead East. Golf, anyone? Make a reservation at the incredible Dufferin Heights golf course www.clubdufferinheights.com
Enjoy a CHARMING and CULTURALLY REWARDING
journey on our lovely roads!