In 1659, the la Tour fort at the mouth of the Saint John River was abandoned in favour of a new fort at Jemseg, 50 miles (80 km) or so up the river, where Temple established a trading post.
The old la Tour fort at the Saint John River's outlet was abandoned in 1659 to make way for a newer fort at Jemseg, about 50 miles upriver, where Temple set up a trading outpost.