History of Saint-Pie, Québec, Canada

1795 - Settlement begins
A condition sine qua non for the existence of a seigniory was the construction of a mill, but it was only in 1795 that Mr. Beauregard, known as La Grosse Tête, established a mill at the rapids of the river and founded the future city of Saint-Pie there. A few years later, he was joined by other settlers: Antoine Lucier, J.-B. Denonville and Louis Drolet.
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1828 - Église de Saint-Pie established at Saint-Pie

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Around the 1830s, an American named George W. Bridgeman had tanneries and a sawmill built here and fifteen years later, there were more than fifty houses there.

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1832 - ST. HYACINTHE,
seigniory... There are 5 parishes, St. Hyacinthe, St. Cesaire, St. Damas, La Presentation and St. Pie.
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

1841 - 1855
In the second half of the 19th century, the village was known as Village Bistodeau. This name comes from the name of Mr. Joseph Bistodeau, merchant of Saint-Hyacinthe and owner of vast estates in Saint-Pie. It was he who gave the parish of Saint-Pie, established in 1855, the land for the construction of the parish church.

Moreover, Saint-Pie was often called Saint-Pie-de-Bagot, recalling Sir Charles Bagot, Governor-in-Chief of Canada from 1841 to 1843.
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1873
ST. PIE, a post village and parish in Bagot co.. Que., on the River Yamaska, 11 miles from St. Hyacinthe. The village contains several stores and mills. Pop. 600; of parish 3,468.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1881 - Petition
Of inhabitants of St-Pie, St-Damase and of the district of St-Hyacinthe, praying that no act be passed to authorize Elphege Dupont and Clement Dupont to collect tolls on a certain bridge
Journals of the Legislative Council of the Province of Quebec, 1881, Page 45

1890 - St Pie
St Pie, post vil., Quebec, Bagot co., 11 m. from St Hyacinthe. P. of sub-district 3,037.
The Pocket Atlas and Gazetteer of the Dominion of Canada
John George Bartholomew John Murdoch Harper January 1, 1890 London : J. Walker

1895 - St. Pie
ST. PIE, a post village and parish in Bagot co., Que., on the River Yamaska, and on the C.P.R., 11 miles from St. Hyacinthe. The village contains 2 churches, 8 stores, 2 hotels, grist, saw and carding mills, sewing machine and sash and door factories, and telegraph and express offices. Pop. of parish 3342.
Crossby, Peter Alfred. Lovell's gazetteer of British North America. (John Lovell & Son)., 1895

1906
Saint Pie, a post-village of Bagot co., Quebec, on the river Yamaska, 11 miles S. by E. of St. Hyacinthe, on the Canadian Pacific R.
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

1907 - Flood
In 1904, the Village of Saint-Pie was erected civilly, but on March 31, 1907, the village of Saint-Pie was flooded and a large number of buildings were demolished by the ice. The bridges are destroyed. Following this disaster, the district of Bas-du-Village was destroyed and until today, all that remains of it is empty and abandoned land.
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2023 - While it might not be as bustling as larger cities, there are still plenty of things to see and do in and around Saint-Pie. Here's a list to get you started:
Explore Saint-Pie Parish Church:

Start your visit with a stroll to the Saint-Pie Parish Church. The architecture and history of this church make it a fascinating stop.

Visit Local Parks:

Enjoy the outdoors at one of the local parks like Parc Donald-Martin or Parc Multisports. They're great places for a leisurely walk, a family picnic, or just to relax.

Discover Local Cuisine:

Explore local restaurants and cafes to savor Québecois cuisine. Whether it's poutine, tourtière, or a classic sugar pie, Saint-Pie likely has some culinary delights waiting for you.

Saint-Pie Historical Society:

Immerse yourself in the town's history by visiting the local historical society. They often have exhibits and information about the town's development over the years.

Art Galleries and Studios:

Check out any local art galleries or studios. Small towns often have hidden artistic gems, and Saint-Pie might surprise you with its local talent.

Attend Local Events:

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