Rosthern in Rosthern No. 403, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Gerhard Ens
1863-1952
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
1. Gerhard Ens Marker
He built the first residence
and store in Rosthern in 1892
Justice of the Peace
and M.L.A.
from 1905-1911
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 52° 39.807′ N, 106° 20.21′ W. Marker is in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, in Rosthern No. 403. Marker is at the intersection of 2 Avenue and 6 Street, on the left when traveling north on 2 Avenue. Marker is mounted on the left gate stanchion at the northeast corner of Rosthern Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosthern SK S0K 3R0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Seager Wheeler (here, next to this marker); Rosenort Mennonite Church (approx. 10.3 kilometers away); First Settlers in the Hague District (approx. 17.7 kilometers away); Mademoiselle Onésime Dorval (approx. 18.9 kilometers away).
Also see . . .
1. Gerhard Ens.
Russian-born farmer, immigration agent and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Batoche from 1905 to 1908 and Rosthern from 1908 to 1913 in the Legislative(Submitted on August 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal. Ens is considered by many to be the founder of Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Ens promoted Mennonite immigration to Canada from Russia and the United States.
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2. Gerhard Ens, Politician and Founder of Rosthern.
This is a photo of Gerhard Ens, Rosthern, Saskatchewan.(Submitted on August 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
2. Gerhard Ens Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
3. Gerhard Ens Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
