Near Mossbank in Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Mossbank Pioneer Post Office
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2022
1. Mossbank Pioneer Post Office Marker
Mossbank Pioneer Post Office
NW ¼ 12-11-30 W2M
Beginning in September 1909, this site was the location of the Mossbank Post Office. The Post Office was housed in the pioneer home of Robert & Louise Jolly. “Bob” Jolly served as Post Master, delivering and collecting mail by horse & buggy, to and from Moose Jaw. In April 1913, the Post Office was moved to the hamlet of Mossbank, four miles to the north-east.
Erected 1995 by the Mossbank Pioneer Post Office Committee
In memory of our Pioneers
“Gathering, preserving and sharing the history and folklore of Sastchewan”
Erected 1995 by Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society Inc., Mossbank Pioneer Post Office Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1909.
Location. 49° 53.723′ N, 105° 59.201′ W. Marker is near Mossbank, Saskatchewan, in Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102. Marker is at the intersection of Snow Bird Highway (National Highway 2) and un-named, un-numbered, on the right when traveling south on Snow Bird Highway. Marker is in the tree line of a small lot 5.5 km S of Mossbank
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ambroz Blacksmith Shop & Residence (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); Frank Ambroz (approx. 5.4 kilometers away); Ettington (approx. 7.8 kilometers away); Mossbank Gunnery School (approx. 8.3 kilometers away).
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2022
2. Mossbank Pioneer Post Office Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2022
3. Mossbank Pioneer Post Office Marker
marker is in the tree line, NE of the cross roads
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
