Red River Cart - Indian Head, SK
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jiggs11
N 50° 31.622 W 103° 40.658
13U E 593728 N 5598066
Exact replica of a Red River Cart, used by settlers as they travelled west in the 19th century.
Waymark Code: WM139VR
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 10/21/2020
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Red River Carts were first developed by the Metis in their daily movement of goods around the Red River settlements in eastern Manitoba.
The carts were built entirely of wood.
As settlement and especially fur trading expanded westward, the carts became increasingly popular with settlers, farmers and traders, as they were well-suited to the relatively flat landscape.
The cart on display is an exact replica built in 1992 by local wainright (wagon-builder) Bill Hynman.
Where is original located?: Manitoba Museum - Winnipeg
Where is this replica located?: Indian Head., SK
Who created the original?: Metis
Internet Link about Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_River_cart
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1870
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