Village of Neudorf
N 50° 42.824 W 103° 00.732
13U E 640334 N 5619875
Just situated on Railway Avenue and Main Street.
Waymark Code: WMVJAE
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 04/24/2017
Views: 1
As the Plaque reads:
Village of Neudorf
Commemorating Our Centennial
Neudorf was officially recognized with the open of the post office in 1895, located about 200 yards north of here. in 1904 the CP Railway came to the village playing a major role in the growth of Neudorf. Neudorf became a divisional point on the CPR line. The influx of Railroaders attracted business and settlers, turning Neudorf into a thriving community. Neudorf incorporated in 1905 as a village.
Ludwig L. Wendel. donated the land for the village on the condition it be named Neudorf after his home town in Austria.
Plaque two located across Railway Avenue
Neudorf and the CPR (pic)
The coming of the railway in 1904 and the selection of Neudorf as a Divisional Point.
Neudorf School (pic)
Neudorf School built in 1913, an additional two rooms built in 1929, the building existed until 1983.
The Bell on this Heritage Monument was originally used on the village office and fire hall.
Stone used in the construction of this monument was originally cut from local fieldstone to be used as building material about 1910.
Erected in 1985 by the village of Neudorf, RM of McLeod and the Government of Saskatchewan.
Marker type: Plaque on Brick Facade
Marker placement date: Not listed
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