The settlement in Mabou began in 1797. In the early days, Mabou was considered part of Judique Parish until October 1825, and it was under the charge of Reverend Alexander MacDonell. In October 1822 he met Father William Fraser and they went to "Cape Mabou" as they called it, to perform a Mission among the settlers. Father Fraser had emigrated August 8, 1822, with 300 highlanders from Scotland in the ship called "The Commerce", and they first landed at MacMillan's Cove, at the Strait of Canso, now Port Hastings.
the Right Rev.William Fraser
the 19th Century Antigonish Dioces
the old St. Mary's Church - It remained standing until August 1925 when it burned to the ground (under questionable sircumstances).
workers on the church steeple from 1918-1921
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