Clinton Settlers - Clinton, British Columbia
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N 51° 05.507 W 121° 35.207
10U E 598966 N 5660982
This bench is in front of the Village of Clinton Town Offices and next to the museum.
Waymark Code: WM14HAB
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/10/2021
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This amazing chainsaw wood craved bench is one of the most interesting we have seen. Created in 2013 by master carver Ken Sheen, of Williams Lake. I did learn that the couple seated at each end of the bench are represented by two of the original Clinton settlers, names unknown. Between the couple is a craved scene of a wagon, and the gentleman featured on the bench.
CLINTON
Originally known as "The 47 Mile", with the completion of the Douglas-Lilloet Road in 1861 and the Yale-Cariboo Road in 1863 "The Junction" became the townsite of Clinton. The townsite became an important settlement, providing supplies and rest for travelers to the Cariboo Gold Fields. The early 1900s gave rise to the lucrative forest industry. Clinton and area boast many good facilities and a landscaped park, while still retaining the flavour of a frontier town. The village hosts the Clinton Ball, the longest running event in Canada since 1868.