History of Saint-Dominique, Québec, Canada

As for Saint-Domingue, it is the denominational choice of the third seigneur of Saint-Hyacinthe from 1798 to 1814.
Hyacinthe-Marie Delorme, born in 1777, who thus wished to honor the memory of his brother-in-law, Dominique Debartzch, as well as that of his nephew, Pierre-Dominique Debartzh (1782-1846), who received, in 1811, a share of the seigneury of Saint-Hyacinthe.
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1832 - SOULANGE
- This seigniory contains one village, and the following concessions are inhabited. Cote St. Louis, St. Dominique, St. Hyacinthe, St. Jacques, and Cote Emmanuel, also the Cote de la Riviere Rouge, and that of St. Gergoire. Cote Double de St. Jacques is not settled...
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

1833 - Église de Saint-Dominique established at Saint-Dominique
It is under the name of Saint-Dominique that was canonically in 1833, the parish which was to give its name to the post office opened in 1853 under the name of Saint-Domingue, which became Saint-Domingue-de-Bagot, from 1876. As for the current municipality resulting from the merger, in 1969, of the municipalities of the parish (1845) and the village of Santo Domingo (1914), it did not retain the name of the division of census in which it took place.
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Civilly constituted on July 1, 1855, Saint-Dominique is located in the administrative region of Montérégie, part of the regional county municipality of Maskoutains.

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1873
ST. DOMINIQUE, a post village and parish in Bagot co., Que., 8 miles from St. Hyacinthe. The village contains 3 stores and a telegraph office. Pop. 200; of parish 2,590.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - St. Dominique de Bagot
ST. DOMINIQUE DE BAGOT, a post village and parish in Bagot co., Que., 6 miles from St. Hyacinthe. The village contains 1 Roman Catholic church, 8 stores, 2 cheese and 1 boot and shoe factory. Pop. 200; of parish 1897.
Crossby, Peter Alfred. Lovell's gazetteer of British North America. (John Lovell & Son)., 1895

1895 - Saint Dominique
Saint Dominique, a post-village in Bagot co., Quebec, 8 miles S.E. of St. Hyacinthe.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Saint Dominique, a post-village of Bagot co., Quebec, 6 miles SE. of St. Hyacinthe.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Near Saint-Dominique, southeast of Saint-Hyacinthe, a large quantity of cut stone was extracted from a NE-SW-oriented hill at the beginning of the XX century.

GOUDGE, M. F., 1933, Canadian Limestones for Building Purposes, Ottawa, Department of Mines

Here are some of the best places to go and things to do in Saint-Dominique:
1. Parc de la Commune:

Start your visit to Saint-Dominique by exploring Parc de la Commune, a beautiful park in the heart of the town. It's a great spot for a leisurely walk, a picnic, or just enjoying the peaceful surroundings. In the summer, the park often hosts community events and concerts.

2. Église Saint-Dominique:

Pay a visit to the Église Saint-Dominique, a historic church that dates back to the 19th century. Its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop for both history enthusiasts and those seeking a moment of reflection.

3. Explore the Richelieu River:

Saint-Dominique is situated along the Richelieu River, making it an excellent destination for water enthusiasts. You can go kayaking, canoeing, or even take a scenic boat tour to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. Fishing is also a popular activity along the river.

4. Domaine de Dunham:

Just a short drive from Saint-Dominique, you'll find the Domaine de Dunham, a lovely ... Read MORE...