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Grosse Ile or Isle, was Canada's version of the United State's Ellis Island. During the period of the Great Irish Famine, new immigrants had to be processed at Grosse Ile and in the year 1847, there were so many new arrivals sick with typhus, mostly Irish, that there were not enough beds to hold all of the sick on the island. There were miles of boats lying at anchor that became quarantine boats waiting to arrive at the island. Over 5000 people died on the boats and 5424 were buried on the Island. There is now a national monument and park at the site on the Island. See the related link for more information.
Grosse ile is remembered as a tragedy because many of the immigrants moving to lower Canada got sick with cholera(a contagious disease that causes intestinal problems and dehydration) once thy reached Lower Canada they were then brought to Grosse lie to die.
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How many people died on Grosse ile?
According to Archives Canada, 8,339 people were buried at Grosse Ile between 1832 to 1937.
What purpose did grosse ile play in the great migration?
it was used as a quarentine base camp. The European immigrents crossed the ocean from Europe. When they arived in British North America, they were checked out. If they were sick they would stay in the Grosse Ile camp until they gotbetter or died. This left a lot of children to be orphans because their parents were dead or in the camp. But the children got to keep their names.They were sent there so they wouldnt get healthy people sick too.
What connection does the Grosse Ile have to the events in other parts of the world?
many were from great Britain but most came from Ireland
What is the history of the Pagoda house on Grosse Ile?
It was a bootlegers drop canadian liquor by boat and reloaded into truck to go across bridge to avoid bridges that were covered by customs. they had boat livery underneath the china styled home in 20's
What is the worlds longest name in history?
M ile s as there is a mile between the first and last letter.....
Why is grosse ile remembered as a place of tragedy?
It was remembered as a place of tragedy because many people died and many families got split-up
Where is the Grosse Ile Historical Society in Grosse Ile Michigan located?
The address of the Grosse Ile Historical Society is: Po Box 131, Grosse Ile, MI 48138-0131
Where is the Grosse Ile Historical Museum in Grosse Ile Michigan located?
The address of the Grosse Ile Historical Museum is: 25000 E River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
What is the phone number of the Grosse Ile Historical Museum in Grosse Ile Michigan?
The phone number of the Grosse Ile Historical Museum is: 734-675-1250.
Why is grosse Ile important to canadien history?
because its a asome place
When was Grosse Ile Municipal Airport created?
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport was created in 1929.
When was Grosse Ile High School created?
Grosse Ile High School was created in 1911.
When was Grosse Ile Toll Bridge created?
Grosse Ile Toll Bridge was created in 1913.
How many people died on Grosse ile?
According to Archives Canada, 8,339 people were buried at Grosse Ile between 1832 to 1937.
Who visits grosse ile?
The British, Irish, French and tourists from around the world visit this place even if they don't know it is a place that was very important to everyone.
Where is the Naval Air Station Grosse Ile Veterans Organization Inc in Livonia Michigan located?
The address of the Naval Air Station Grosse Ile Veterans Organization Inc is: 35663 Banbury Rd, Livonia, MI 48152-2843
What happened to make Grosse ile tradgic?
because Jordan & Katie ate all the people !
