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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1876-1924) - A [[North West Mounted Police]] (NWMP) fort established in 1876 by Superintendent [[James Walker]] at present day Battleford, Saskatchewan. Abandoned in 1924. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1876-1924) - A [[North West Mounted Police]] (NWMP) fort established in 1876 by Superintendent [[James Walker]] at present day Battleford, Saskatchewan. Abandoned in 1924. | ||
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== History of Fort Battleford == | == History of Fort Battleford == | ||
Established in July 1876 as a [[North West Mounted Police]] post to extend law and order to the Canadian west. | Established in July 1876 as a [[North West Mounted Police]] post to extend law and order to the Canadian west. | ||
The fort was active during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, including the “seige” of Battleford. It was a base for the military operations at Cut Knife Hill, [[Fort Pitt (2)|Fort Pitt]] and the search for Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear). It was also the site of the surrender of Chief [[Poundmaker]] to General [[Frederic D. Middleton]] on 26 May 1885. | The fort was active during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, including the “seige” of Battleford. During the conflict over 500 local people sought refuge in the fort. It was a base for the military operations at Cut Knife Hill, [[Fort Pitt (2)|Fort Pitt]] and the search for Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear). It was also the site of the surrender of Chief [[Poundmaker]] to General [[Frederic D. Middleton]] on 26 May 1885. In the end eight First Nations men were tried for murder and hanged en-mass at Fort Battleford on 27 Nov 1885. | ||
Abandoned in 1924. | Abandoned in 1924. | ||
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File:Fort Battleford Cmd Off Qtrs - 3.jpg|Fort Battleford Commanding Officers Quarters | |||
File:Fort Battleford Sick Horse Stable - 1.jpg|Fort Battleford Sick Horse Stable | |||
File:Fort Battleford - 44.jpg|Fort Battleford Bastion | |||
File:Fort Battleford Bks Museum - 19.jpg|Chief Poundmaker's Rifle and War Club | |||
File:Fort Battleford Bks Museum - 09.jpg|Fort Battleford NWMP Constable Kit & Bed | |||
File:Fort Battleford Jail - 5.jpg|Fort Battleford Guardhouse Guardroom | |||
File:Fort Battleford Jail - 8.jpg|Fort Battleford Jail Cells | |||
File:Fort Battleford Bks Museum - 11.jpg| Fort Battleford Uniform Display | |||
File:Fort Battleford Cmd Off Qtrs - 5.jpg|Fort Battleford Commanding Officer's Quarters Interior | |||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Part of Fort Battleford National Historic Site in Battleford, Saskatchewan. The stockade, bastions and five historic buildings have been reconstructed including the commanding officer's quarters, officers' quarters, sick horse stable, guardhouse, and barracks. | [[File:Fort Battleford - 02.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fort Battleford Marker]] | ||
Part of Fort Battleford National Historic Site in Battleford, Saskatchewan. The stockade, bastions and five historic buildings have been reconstructed including the commanding officer's quarters, officers' quarters, sick horse stable, guardhouse, and barracks. Visitor center and the Barracks building outside the stockade. The Barracks building as some excellent displays including the complete kit and bed of a constable and a gatling gun. The buildings inside the palisade are furnished with period appropriate gear and furnishings and all are open to visitors. | |||
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(V) 52.726936, -108.29936, Fort Battleford Visitor Center | (V) 52.726936, -108.29936, Fort Battleford Visitor Center | ||
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* [[:Category:North West Mounted Police Posts|North West Mounted Police Posts]] | * [[:Category:North West Mounted Police Posts|North West Mounted Police Posts]] | ||
* [[:Category:Old Forts Trail|Old Forts Trail]] | |||
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{{Visited|24 Jul 2014}} | {{Visited|24 Jul 2014}} | ||
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Fort Battleford (1876-1924) - A North West Mounted Police (NWMP) fort established in 1876 by Superintendent James Walker at present day Battleford, Saskatchewan. Abandoned in 1924.
History of Fort BattlefordEstablished in July 1876 as a North West Mounted Police post to extend law and order to the Canadian west. The fort was active during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, including the “seige” of Battleford. During the conflict over 500 local people sought refuge in the fort. It was a base for the military operations at Cut Knife Hill, Fort Pitt and the search for Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear). It was also the site of the surrender of Chief Poundmaker to General Frederic D. Middleton on 26 May 1885. In the end eight First Nations men were tried for murder and hanged en-mass at Fort Battleford on 27 Nov 1885. Abandoned in 1924.
Current Status Part of Fort Battleford National Historic Site in Battleford, Saskatchewan. The stockade, bastions and five historic buildings have been reconstructed including the commanding officer's quarters, officers' quarters, sick horse stable, guardhouse, and barracks. Visitor center and the Barracks building outside the stockade. The Barracks building as some excellent displays including the complete kit and bed of a constable and a gatling gun. The buildings inside the palisade are furnished with period appropriate gear and furnishings and all are open to visitors.
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Visited: 24 Jul 2014
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