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== History of South Branch House == | == History of South Branch House == | ||
Established in 1786 on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. This was one of a few trading posts on the South Saskatchewan. | Established in 1786 on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River near the site of a [[North West Company]] post built a year earlier. This was one of a few trading posts on the South Saskatchewan. | ||
In July 1794 a large group of Gros Ventre Indians attacked the HBC post and killed everyone except [[J. C. Van Dreil]] who was able to hide in an abandoned cellar. The post was burned down by the Gros Ventres and never rebuilt by the HBC. | In July 1794 a large group of Gros Ventre Indians attacked the HBC post and killed everyone except [[J. C. Van Dreil]] who was able to hide in an abandoned cellar. The post was burned down by the Gros Ventres and never rebuilt by the HBC. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Part of South Branch House Provincial Historic Site near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. | Part of South Branch House Provincial Historic Site on the South Saskatchewan River near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Archeological remains including a cellar depression and chimney mound. | ||
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Revision as of 06:44, 27 July 2014
South Branch House (1786-1794) - A Hudson's Bay Company post first established in 1786 at present day St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Attacked and abandoned in 1794.
History of South Branch House
Established in 1786 on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River near the site of a North West Company post built a year earlier. This was one of a few trading posts on the South Saskatchewan.
In July 1794 a large group of Gros Ventre Indians attacked the HBC post and killed everyone except J. C. Van Dreil who was able to hide in an abandoned cellar. The post was burned down by the Gros Ventres and never rebuilt by the HBC.
Current Status
Part of South Branch House Provincial Historic Site on the South Saskatchewan River near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Archeological remains including a cellar depression and chimney mound.
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Location: South Branch House Provincial Historic Site near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Maps & Images Lat: 52.89141 Long: -106.03326 |
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- North American Forts - South Branch House
- Wikipedia - South Branch House
- Canada's Historic Places - South Branch House
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