Odelltown, Quebec

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Odelltown is former town in southern Quebec, Canada located at (45.041N/73.388W) on Route 221, 4.7km (2.9 mi) south of Lacolle, Quebec. The settlement was named after Joshua Odell. The hamlet has since been made part of Lacolle.

The area was the scene of a battle on June 28, 1814 during the War of 1812 between American and British forces. It resulted in a British victory.

Odelltown was also the scene of two engagements between rebels and loyalists during the Lower Canada Rebellion between November 7, 1838 and November 9, 1838. Both engagements resuted in loyalist victories.

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The English Settlers of Lacolle, Quebec[1]

Rootsweb South West Quebec [2]

Coordinates: 45°2′7.8″N 73°23′26.3″W / 45.0355, -73.390639 (Odelltown, Quebec)

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