Port Dauphin National Historic Site NS
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Description: This small roadside stone cairn and plaque commemorate the historic Fort Sainte-Anne, a former French military fort located in what is now Englishtown, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designated as a National Historic Site in May 1929, Fort Sainte-Anne has a rich history. Established in 1629 by Captain Charles Daniel, it was also the site of an early Jesuit mission. In 1713, it was selected as a naval base and became one of the principal locations on Isle Royale, known as Port Dauphin, and was fortified extensively. Over time, two additional military forts were constructed adjacent to Fort Sainte-Anne: Simon Denys Fort (1650-1659) and Fort Dauphin (1713-1758). Following Queen Anne's War, French officer Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouville and others founded Fort Dauphin in 1713, making it the capital of Ile Royale before the establishment of Louisbourg. Hertel de Rouville also played a role in the early settlements of Englishtown (1719-1722) and St. Peter's (1713-1718) and passed away at Fort Dauphin. However, Fort Dauphin's significance declined in 1719 when Louisbourg was chosen as the new capital. During the successful siege of Louisbourg in 1745, Commodore Edward Tyng led a fleet consisting of 13 armed vessels and about 90 transports. In June 1745, he was involved in the Capture of the Vigilant and the destruction of Port Dauphin (Englishtown), resulting in the burning of 40 houses and an equal number of vessels.