Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy, Lévis explained
Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy is a district (secteur) within the Desjardins borough of the city of Lévis, Quebec.
Prior to its 2002 merger into the city of Lévis, it was a parish municipality, whose name was written as Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy. It was also more colloquially known as Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis.
Population: 1,141 (2006)[1]
1890 train accident
On December 17, 1890, a passenger train derailed when a bridge failed. Several passengers and crew members on the train were killed.[2]
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Notes and References
- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=2424015&Geo2=PR&Code2=24&Data=Count&SearchText=Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Levy&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= Statistics Canada
- News: Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy) 1890 - Bridge Went Down - Entire Passenger Train Smashed In Pieces. Engine And Baggage Car Alone Remain On Track - Ten Passengers Killed And Many Injured. GREENERPASTURE . Manitoba Daily Free Press. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. December 19, 1890. 2024-03-19 . greenerpasture.com.
