MHM Pioneer Millstones - Winnipeg MB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 49° 56.468 W 097° 05.368
14U E 637085 N 5533835
This Manitoba Historical Marker is in a small park on the corner of Henderson Highway and Edison Avenue in the North Kildonan area of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMD91Y
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 12/06/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Marker Name: Pioneer Millstones

Agency: The North Kildonan Parks Board

Languages: English

Location:
Henderson Highway and Edison Avenue Winnipeg

Marker Text:
In memory of the pioneers who first settled in our community. These millstones were originally used in the Matheson Grist Mill, built after 1825 on McLeod Creek formerly known as Water Mill Creek. For many years this mill served the Red River Settlers and their descendants. Erected by the North Kildonan Parks Board on November 1st, 1965.

Website: Not listed

Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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