History of D'Escousse, Nova Scotia, Canada

D'Escousse, on the northern coast of Isle Madame, was settled in 1715 by fishermen
Isle Madame is an island located at the southern-most tip of Cape Breton Island.

1864 - Church of St. Hyacinth established at D'Escousse

www.gcatholic.org

1873
DESCOOSE, a post settlement in Richmond co., N.S.. on the east end of Isle Madame, 7 miles from Arichat. Pop. 500.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Descoose
Descoose, dà-koos', a post-village in Richmond co, Nova Scotia, on the E. end of Isle Madame, 7 miles S.E. of Arichat. Pop. 500.
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

1916
Desconsse, di-koos', a post-village of Richmond co., Nova Scotia, on the E. end of Isle Madame, 7 miles SE. of Arichat. Pop. about 1000.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1955 - New church built at D'Escousse

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~grose/church.html

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in D'Escousse, Nova Scotia:
St. Hyacinth's Church: Start your visit with a trip to St. Hyacinth's Church. This historic church, with its picturesque white exterior and stunning stained glass windows, is a beautiful representation of the area's Acadian heritage. Take a moment to appreciate the peaceful surroundings and the history of the church.

Isle Madame Historical Society: Learn more about the history of D'Escousse and Isle Madame at the Isle Madame Historical Society. They have a museum and archives that showcase the rich Acadian culture and heritage of the region.

Isle Madame Lighthouse: A short drive from D'Escousse will take you to the Isle Madame Lighthouse. It's a great spot to take in breathtaking views of the coastline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning scenery.

Hiking and Nature Trails: The natural beauty of D'Escousse and its surroundings is one of its biggest attractions. Explore the numerous hiking and nature trails in the area. The Cape Auguet... Read MORE...