Registered Historic Place
The Green
Anglo Tignish, Prince Edward Island
Site of birthplace of Fr. Sylvain Ephram Poirier
Photo: Province of PEI
- Built
- 1800
- Recognized
- 2001
- By
- Province of Prince Edward Island
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Green is a provincially recognized archaeological site in the Tignish area of PEI. It is the early 19th Century birthplace of the first native born and ordained Acadian Roman Catholic priest in PEI. It consists of slightly in excess of 4 acres of open field dotted with low brush and trees. The registration includes all of the site and its archaeological potential.
Heritage value
The Green is significant to the Acadian people of the Tignish area because of its association with Sylvain-Ephram Poirier (1802-1887) who was born on the site. Poirier, who also signed his name as "S.E. Perrey" determined early in life that the priesthood was to be his vocation. Beginning in 1819, he studied at the Nicolet seminary in Quebec and returned to the Island in 1826 to be ordained by Bishop Angus B. MacEachern at St. Andrews, PEI in 1828. He spent the majority of his ministry as a missionary in the Miscouche, Egmont Bay, an Mont Carmel areas of the Island. In later life his eyesight declined. He was known for his administrative skills and singing ability.
SourcePEI Heritage Advisory Committee Files
Character‑defining elements
The heritage value of The Green archaeological site is embodied in the following elements:
- the potential remains of the original Poirier home which may be supplied by scientific investigation of the land depressions on the site
- the surrounding view and landscape formations
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Location
192 Founders Lane, Anglo Tignish, Prince Edward Island, C0B, Canada
46.96083° N, 64.00043° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.