Head, Clara and Maria Local History

Old Mackey's Park ca.1989

Description
Media Type
Object
Image
Item Type
Buttons (Information artifacts)
Description
This Button was created for the Grand Opening of Mackey Park.
Notes
Mackey Park is situated where St. Narcissus Parish used to be located. The church was demolished in 1950 when the Des Joachims (Swisha) Dam rose the water level of the Ottawa River. The community of Mackey Station (now called Mackey) had to be relocated to higher ground.
Date of Original
1989
Date Of Event
July 22, 1989
Subject(s)
St. Narcissus Church, Mackey Station
Ottawa River
Dam at Rapides des Joachims
Mackey Station (now Mackey), Head Township, Renfrew County, ON
Public Park
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Mackey
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 46.16682 Longitude: -77.79951
Contact
Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
Email:hcmhistory@gmail.com
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