The territory was part of the seigneury of Rivière-du-Sud, granted to Charles Huault de Montmagny in 1646. A man named Lecolombier settled there briefly in 1696, but settlement mostly began in the early 18th century. In 1709, Pierre Blanchet donated land, and a chapel was built in 1713 north of the Rivière du Sud.
The town at a glance
RCMMontmagny
South Shoresouthwest of Montmagny
Life in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
The vibe
A quiet rural setting dominated by farms and sugar bushes, where people come to watch the starry sky.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes and farms, with a few units in the village.
Nearby
Public astronomy park · Bibliothèque La Volumineuse · Centre récréatif Groupe Picard
Good to know
Route 228 runs through the municipality and leads to Montmagny and Autoroute 20. The public astronomy park is in the forest, about ten kilometres from the village.
Landmarks
- Saint-Pierre-du-Sud church
- Rivière du Sud
- Parc de la Rivière
History
The history of Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
- 1713First chapel built
- 1776Battle of Saint-Pierre
- 1785Current church opens
- 1855Parish municipality created
- 2013Parish’s 300th anniversary
The parish, whose boundaries were set in 1722, was placed under the protection of Saint Peter in honour of Pierre Blanchet. First served by the priests of Saint-Thomas, it received a resident priest in 1751. On March 25, 1776, during the Continental Army’s siege of Québec, the Battle of Saint-Pierre took place near the village between two groups made up mostly of Canadian militiamen.
The current church, the parish’s third, was built in 1784 and 1785 following the model promoted by Bishop Jean-Olivier Briand. Thomas Baillairgé redesigned its bell tower in 1839. It was classified in 1972.
The municipality was created in 1845, abolished in 1847 and restored in 1855, and the parish was canonically erected in 1848. The post office, opened in 1852, bears the name Saint-Pierre-Montmagny. The cemetery, laid out in terraces on a rocky outcrop from 1908, is now a cited heritage site. In 2013, the parish celebrated its 300th anniversary.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud
Where is Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud?
On the South Shore, in the Montmagny RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, between Montmagny and Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. The Rivière du Sud runs along the north of its territory.
What happened at the Battle of Saint-Pierre?
On March 25, 1776, during the Continental Army’s siege of Québec, pro-American forces routed Loyalist militiamen near the village. Both sides were made up largely of Canadian militiamen.
Which notable people were born in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud?
Father Maurice Proulx, a pioneer of documentary film in Québec, was born here in 1902. Augustin-Magloire Blanchet, born in 1797, became Bishop of Walla Walla, then of Nesqually, today the Archdiocese of Seattle.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud will soon be listed on the site, along with the online rental application. In the meantime, Cléo can notify you as soon as a unit is posted.
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