Piapot in Piapot No. 110, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
The "76" Ranch
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2022
1. The "76" Ranch Marker
The "76" Ranch took its name from the brand used by the Powder River Ranch in Wyoming. When Sir John Lister-Kaye bought the ranch’s entire herd of cattle for his land development, he kept the brand and took the name “76”.
This was the site of the Crane Lake Farm, one of ten such farms that together made up the “76” Ranch. In 1890, it was made the cattle operation headquarters.
Each farm had a two storey house, a bunk house, stable and machine shed, granary and windmill, blacksmith shop, harness room, cattle shed, sheep shed and piggery.
The “76” survived the winter of 1906-7, but lost two thirds of its cattle. Its British owners sold it to Gordon, Ironsides and Fares in 1909. In 1921, the “76” Ranch was permanently broken up. The brand passed through a number of owners before returning to this area in 1945.
Erected by Government of Saskatchewan. (Marker Number 166.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 50° 1.094′ N, 109° 4.119′ W. Marker is in Piapot, Saskatchewan, in Piapot No. 110. Marker is on Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 1) 4.6 kilometers east
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lister-Kaye Enterprises (here, next to this marker); The Ranching Industry (here, next to this marker).
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2. The "76" Ranch
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2022
3. The "76" Ranch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on August 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
