Hamlet of Crichton 1913-1982
N 49° 43.683 W 107° 52.733
13U E 292531 N 5512373
Located up on the South side of the hwy up a few meters from the road. No noticeable historical sign post to advertise this rock-cairn.
Waymark Code: WMHB38
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 06/18/2013
Views: 4
As Seen on The Plaque:
1913 Hamlet of Crichton 1982
NW 1/4 Sec.8 TWP. 9 R14 W 3rd M
The settlement of this district began as early as 1909. The CPR came through in 1913, 87 families resided here over the years. Wheatville S.D. no. 454 built in 1962. Crichton boasted a water tower, section house, station, three elevators, lumber yard, livery barn, blacksmith shop, grocery store, hardware, service station, boarding house, municipal office, post office tennis court golf course and the largest shipping point of hatching eggs. 1930-1940
First known resident Midwife "Granny" Westlake 1910, and last resident Annie Coulin Teacher 1982.
Erected by
Crichton Community 1986 RM Wise Creek No. 77 Government of Saskatchewan
Marker type: Plaque on rock
Marker placement date: Not listed
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