Manchester House
Manchester House (1786-1793) - A Hudson's Bay Company post established in 1786 on Pine Island in the North Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan. The North West Company established Pine Island Fort at the opposite end of the island. Both posts were attacked and burned down by the Gros Ventres tribe and abandoned in 1793.
Current Status
Pine island is not easily accessible. A 1991 plaque on the shore is reported missing.
Context
Location:
Pine Island, North Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan. Map point is Pine Island, not the specific location of the forts.
Lat: 53.222° Long: -109.061°
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OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
See Also:
Links:
- North American Forts - Manchester House
- Wikipedia - Manchester House
- HBC Archives - Manchester House
Related:
Hudson's Bay Company, North West Company, Pine Island Fort,