Stanstead is a town in the
Eastern Townships in south-eastern
Quebec,
Canada. It was founded by the Talpin family in
1796, who came from
New England in search of good farming land. The town blossomed in the
19th century, due to the influx of
United Empire Loyalists and the development of the
granite industry. Notable landmarks in Stanstead include
Centenary United Church[?] and the
Haskell Free Library and Opera House.