Beebe Plain–Beebe Border Crossing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beebe Plain–Beebe Border Crossing |
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US-Canada Border at Beebe
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| Country | United States; Canada |
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| Coordinates | 45°00′21″N 72°08′32″W / 45.005836°N 72.14211°W |
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| Opened | 1909 |
| US phone | +1 (802) 873-3055 |
| Canadian phone | +1 (800) 461-9999 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
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U.S. Inspection Station-Beebe Plain, Vermont
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| MPS | U.S. Border Inspection Stations MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 14000608 |
| Added to NRHP | September 10, 2014 |
The Beebe Plain–Beebe Border Crossing is a special place where the Canada–United States border is crossed. It connects a street called Rue Principale in Quebec, Canada, with Beebe Road in Vermont, United States. This crossing is unique because it divides the small village of Beebe Plain. Both the American and Canadian buildings at this crossing are important historical sites.
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What Makes This Border Crossing Unique?
The Beebe Plain–Beebe Border Crossing is located in a village that is split in half by the international border. This means parts of the village are in Canada, and parts are in the United States.
Canusa Street: A Street on the Border
One of the most interesting features here is Canusa Street. This street runs right along the border for almost half a mile. Imagine living on one side of the street, and your neighbor across the street lives in a different country! People living on the south side of Canusa Street are in America. Those on the north side are in Canada. By law, they must report to border officials if they want to visit each other. Both Rue Principale and Canusa Street are part of Quebec Route 247.
The World's Only International Post Office
From 1864 to the early 1900s, this area was home to something truly special. It had the world's only international post office! This post office had one postmaster but two doors. One door was for American customers, and the other was for Canadian customers. The building, made of local granite in the 1820s, is still there today. It stands directly across from the customs houses and is now a private home.
The Canadian Border Station
The Canadian border station is located at the corner of Canusa Street and Rue Principale. It was built in 1932. The building has a unique style called Tudor Revival. The Canadian government recognized it as a Federal Heritage Building in 1991. This was because of its special architecture. In 1995, the villages of Beebe, Stanstead Plain, and Rock Island joined to form the town of Stanstead. After this, Canada renamed this station the Stanstead-Beebe border inspection station.
The United States Border Station
The American border station is found at the corner of Canusa Street and Beebe Road. It is a small building made of brick. It has a sloped roof and chimneys on the ends. The building was constructed in 1937. It is one of only four similar buildings still standing on American borders today. This building was added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
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The U.S. border station at Beebe Plain in 1937
