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Claim circulates that Ottawa was North America's first river city
Original: Did you know Ottawa was the first city in North America to be built on a river? 🤔 It’s a fascinating piece of history! T
A claim is circulating that Ottawa was the first city in North America to be built on a river, described as a fascinating piece of history. The claim is dubious: numerous North American cities, including Quebec City and several Indigenous settlements, were established on rivers long before Ottawa's founding in the 19th century. Little engagement has followed so far.
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