Fort Battleford

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.

Fort Battleford Guardhouse and Jail	File:.jpg Fort Battleford
Fort Battleford Barracks Museum
Fort Battleford Entrance and Palisade

History of Fort Battleford

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 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.

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.

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Location: Fort Battleford National Historic Site, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Maps & Images Lat: 52.727222 Long: -108.296111 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

See Also:

• North West Mounted Police
• North West Mounted Police Posts

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Battleford
• Wikipedia - Fort Battleford
• Canada's Historic Places - Fort Battleford National Historic
• Parks Canada - Fort Battleford National Historic Site

Visited: 24 Jul 2014