MHM Fifth Earl of Selkirk - Winnipeg MB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 49° 55.199 W 097° 07.516
14U E 634575 N 5531418
This Manitoba Historical Marker is in St John's Park near Fowler Street and Anderson Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Waymark Code: WMKRT0
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/24/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Marker Name: Fifth Earl of Selkirk

Agency: Lord Selkirk Association of Ruperts Land

Languages: English

Location:
St John's Park Fowler Street and Anderson Avenue Winnipeg

Marker Text:
1817 - 1967 Near this spot 150 years ago to-day, the fifth Earl of Selkirk met with his settlers who had remained loyal during the troubled years of 1812 - 1817. In his memory and theirs this cairn is raised this 10th day of August 1967. Lord Selkirk Association of Ruperts Land

Website: Not listed

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