Founding of New Brunswick National Historic Event
Saint John, New Brunswick
Image of the HSMBC plaque
(© Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, 2003)
Address :
King Square, Saint John, New Brunswick
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1934-05-28
Other Name(s):
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Founding of New Brunswick
(Designation Name)
Importance:
Colony of New Brunswick established by Brigadier General Thomas Carleton in 1784
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: King Square, Saint John, New Brunswick
The increase of population consequent upon the large influx of Loyalists in 1783 and 1784 convinced the British Government of the desirability of creating the Province of New Brunswick. This was done on 16 August 1784. Brigadier General Thomas Carleton, who had provided invaluable service in transplanting the United Empire Loyalists, was chosen as the province's first Governor. He arrived at Saint John on 21 November 1784, and on the following day held his first council and proclaimed Civil Government.