MHM Komarno
Posted by: 
PeterNoG
N 50° 30.381 W 097° 15.175
14U E 623884 N 5596389
This Manitoba Historical Marker (MHM) is on 1st Ave just south of Hwy 229 in Komarno, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMBKJ7
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/30/2011
Views: 3
Komarno means "mosquito infested" in Ukrainian and are proud to be known as the "Mosquito Capital of the World".
Mosquito Statue - Komarno MB.
Marker Name: Komarno
Languages: English
Location:
on 1st Ave just south of Hwy 229
Marker Text:
This cairn is dedicated to the early settlers who homesteaded in the Komarno District before the turn of the century.
Through perseverance and fortitude common to these hardy pioneers they overcame the hardships of a hostile environment and laid the roots from which our community has grown.
The village of Komarno was founded on 1904 bu settlers from the Ukraine. In 1907 the first store was opened and the railway began operating. In 1909 the first school was built and 1910 saw the Roman Catholic Church open its doors. In 1919 a graded road was completer from the south and the pioneer era came to an end.
Since these early beginnings, Komarno has become a progressive agricultural community growing from its rich cultural background.
1980
Agency: Not listed
Website: Not listed
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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