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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1792-1800) - A [[North West Company]] fur trading post established by [[Angus Shaw]] in 1792 near present day Elk Point, Alberta, Canada. The [[Hudson's Bay Company]] [[Buckingham House]] was established nearby. Abandoned in 1800. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1792-1800) - A [[North West Company]] fur trading post established by [[Angus Shaw]] in 1792 near present day Elk Point, Alberta, Canada. The [[Hudson's Bay Company]] [[Buckingham House]] was established nearby. Abandoned in 1800. | ||
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== History of Fort George (16) == | == History of Fort George (16) == | ||
Established in 1792 by [[Angus Shaw]] of the [[North West Company]] (NWC) as a large fur trading post. The post was situated on a high bluff overlooking the North Saskatchewan River near present day Elk Point. Shortly after the post was established the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] established a competing trading post called [[Buckingham House]] just a few hundred yards away. Fort George was always the larger of the two posts with some 60 men and their families while Buckingham House had about 38 men and their families. | Established in 1792 by [[Angus Shaw]] of the [[North West Company]] (NWC) as a large fur trading post. The post was situated on a high bluff overlooking the North Saskatchewan River near present day Elk Point. Shortly after the post was established the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] established a competing trading post called [[Buckingham House]] just a few hundred yards away. Fort George was always the larger of the two posts with some 60 men and their families while Buckingham House had about 38 men and their families. The two posts shared a water supply (well) and came together when a common defense was required. There was a fierce competition for the fur trade. | ||
The competition for beaver pelts caused a drastic decline in the local beaver population and in 1800 both posts were abandoned and moved further upriver. Fort George moved to [[Fort de L'Isle]] on present day Fort Island in the middle of the North Saskatchewan River. | The competition for beaver pelts caused a drastic decline in the local beaver population and in 1800 both posts were abandoned and moved further upriver where the beaver still thrived. Fort George moved to [[Fort de L'Isle]] on present day Fort Island in the middle of the North Saskatchewan River. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site near Elk Point, Alberta. The Fort George site is interpreted with poles indicating the palisade corners and gates. Major buildings are outlined with timbers and built up corners. No replica buildings. Lots of interpretive signage and a monument. | [[File:Fort George16 - 15.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fort George Monument]] | ||
Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site near Elk Point, Alberta. The Fort George site is interpreted with poles indicating the palisade corners and gates. Major buildings are outlined with timbers and built up corners. No replica buildings. Lots of interpretive signage and a monument. Excellent visitor center. Admission charge includes both sites. | |||
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'''See Also:''' | '''See Also:''' | ||
* [[Buckingham House]] | |||
* [[North West Company]] | * [[North West Company]] | ||
* [[:Category:North West Company Forts|North West Company Forts]] | * [[:Category:North West Company Forts|North West Company Forts]] | ||
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Fort George (16) (1792-1800) - A North West Company fur trading post established by Angus Shaw in 1792 near present day Elk Point, Alberta, Canada. The Hudson's Bay Company Buckingham House was established nearby. Abandoned in 1800.
History of Fort George (16)Established in 1792 by Angus Shaw of the North West Company (NWC) as a large fur trading post. The post was situated on a high bluff overlooking the North Saskatchewan River near present day Elk Point. Shortly after the post was established the Hudson's Bay Company established a competing trading post called Buckingham House just a few hundred yards away. Fort George was always the larger of the two posts with some 60 men and their families while Buckingham House had about 38 men and their families. The two posts shared a water supply (well) and came together when a common defense was required. There was a fierce competition for the fur trade. The competition for beaver pelts caused a drastic decline in the local beaver population and in 1800 both posts were abandoned and moved further upriver where the beaver still thrived. Fort George moved to Fort de L'Isle on present day Fort Island in the middle of the North Saskatchewan River. Current Status Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site near Elk Point, Alberta. The Fort George site is interpreted with poles indicating the palisade corners and gates. Major buildings are outlined with timbers and built up corners. No replica buildings. Lots of interpretive signage and a monument. Excellent visitor center. Admission charge includes both sites.
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Visited: 18 Jul 2014
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