English Version

Origin and meaning

This place name has designated a post office since 1871. It evokes the memory of the Marquis Emilio Visconti-Venosta (1829-1914), Italian diplomat and statesman, five times Minister of Foreign Affairs between 1863 and 1901. He notably negotiated the Convention of September 1864 concerning the evacuation of Rome by French troops.

Sources

MOURRE, Michel. Encyclopedic Dictionary of History. Paris, Bordas, 1978. 8 volumes.
Thirty Report of the Geographic Board of Canada for Year Ending June 30, 1910. Ottawa, CH Parmelee, Printer to the King's Most, 1911, p. 216.
WALKER, Horatio. The Post Offices of Quebec, with the participation of Ferdinand Bélanger. Montreal, The Philatelic Market of Montreal, 1987. p. 278.

Version Française

Origine et signification

Ce toponyme désigne un bureau de poste depuis 1871. Il évoque le souvenir du marquis Emilio Visconti-Venosta (1829-1914), diplomate italien et homme d'État, cinq fois ministre des Affaires étrangères entre 1863 et 1901. Il négocia notamment la Convention de septembre 1864 au sujet de l'évacuation de Rome par les troupes françaises.

Sources

MOURRE, Michel. Dictionnaire encyclopédique d'histoire. Paris, Bordas, 1978. 8 volumes.
Nith Report of the Geographic Board of Canada for Year Ending June 30 1910. Ottawa, C. H. Parmelee, Printer to the King's Most, 1911, p. 216.
WALKER, Horatio. Les bureaux de poste du Québec, avec la participation de Ferdinand Bélanger. Montréal, Le marché philatélique de Montréal, 1987. p. 278.

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