Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
The First Missionaries
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2022
1. The First Missionaries Marker
The first missionaries to arrive in this area were the Oblate Fathers from St. Albert who began a mission at Lamoureux in 1875. This mission became a formal parish in 1891 and was later administered by the Franciscan Fathers who established a mission in both Fort Saskatchewan and North Edmonton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 53° 42.716′ N, 113° 12.917′ 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); Jarvis Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); The Native Peoples (a few steps from this marker); The North-West Mounted Police (a few steps from this marker); Fort Saskatchewan (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Jarvis Memorial Park
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2022
2. The First Missionaries Marker
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 58 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
