Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Jarvis Memorial Park

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2022

1. Jarvis Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1974as an Alberta-R.C.M.P. Centennial project by the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women’s League of Fort Saskatchewan to commemorate the part that the North West Mounted Police, the native peoples, the first settlers and the missionaries played in the founding of the city of Fort Saskatchewan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 53° 42.712′ N, 113° 12.92′ W. Marker is in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 101 Street and 100 Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Jarvis Memorial Park entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10004 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 1V9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Settlers (here, next to this marker); The North-West Mounted Police (here, next to this marker); The First Missionaries (here, next to this marker); The Native Peoples (a few steps from this marker); Fort Saskatchewan (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line).

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1. William D. Jarvis.

William D. Jarvis was one of nine commissioned officers named in 1873 to command the newly founded R.C.M.P. Force. On the March West, Jarvis was assigned A Division and at Roche Percée left the main column to shepherd 62 men, 55 sick or tired horses and 50 cows with calves to Fort Edmonton, 875 miles away. The route was often rough and deep in mud yet they arrived in 88 days. After wintering at the Hudson Bay Company fort, Jarvis moved his men 16 miles downstream to the junction of the Sturgeon and North Saskatchewan rivers.

(Submitted on December 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Fort Saskatchewan.

During the winter, Jarvis looked around for an appropriate location for the new NWMP fort. Much to the dismay of both the Hudson's Bay Company and local residents, Jarvis chose a site about 30 kms down river. Edmontonians wanted the NWMP post in their own town of course; Jarvis chose his site based on the expected route of the railway and to avoid Hudson's Bay Company lands. The Sturgeon Creek post, later renamed Fort Saskatchewan, was built in 1875.

(Submitted on December 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2022

2. Jarvis Memorial Park Marker

(marker is mounted at ground level near the park entrance)

Jarvis Memorial Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2022

3. Jarvis Memorial Park Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.