Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ maʁ(k) de kaʁjɛʁ]) is a town in Quebec, Canada, part of Portneuf Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region.

The place has earned the title of Rock Capital of Portneuf County because of its rock quarries that have played a significant role in the local economy.

[1] Since the early 19th century, the area has been known for its quarries of Trenton Limestone, that was used for many construction projects in that time period.

That same year, the Parish of Saint-Marc-des-Carrières was formed by separating from Saint-Alban, Grondines, and Saint-Joseph-de-Deschambault.

In 1918, the place was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Saint-Marc-des-Carrières.