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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, international historic site designated in 1984, originally a national monument authorized in 1949. Located in eastern Maine, Saint Croix Island lies in the Saint Croix River on the Canadian border. The site preserves the archaeological remains of a settlement established in 1604 by French explorers Samuel de Champlain and Pierre du Gua, Sieur de Monts. The site was abandoned in 1605 after a harsh winter, and the settlement was moved to Nova Scotia in Canada. Administered by the National Park Service. Area, 18 hectares (45 acres).

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