Dr. W.A. Johnstone - Vernon, British Columbia - Dedicated Benches on Waymarking.com

Luc Girouard was Vernon’s first permanent resident, building a log cabin at the northeast corner of his pre-emption, just below the rock. He cleared the land and planted Vernon’s first commercial orchard. His ditch to the creek was Vernon’s first irrigation system.

In 1884, a post office was established for Priests Valley, and Girouard was appointed the first Postmaster. The post office was in his log cabin from 1884 until 1891.

In later years, Girouard built a wood frame cottage and the cabin became a chicken coop. Girouard donated land in 1884 for Vernon’s first cemetery: Pioneer Cemetery.

He was buried there in 1895. We visited the cemetery and there are only a few headstones that remain. They were moved and placed in a rock wall bordering one side of the cemetery.

Where is this bench located?: Girouard Cabin and Park Who is this bench honoring?: Dr. W.A. Johnstone

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