Near Morley in Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Rev. George MacDougall

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 2, 2022

1. Rev. George MacDougall Marker

Inscription. Sacred to the memory of
Rev. George MacDougall
aged 54 years
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The deceased was for 16 years
Chairman of the Wesleyan Missions
in the North-West.
He lost his way on the prairie
about 40 miles east of this place
on January 24th 1876.
His body was found on the 5th
of the following month
and interred here by his
sorrowing family who have
erected this tribute to his memory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1876.

Location. 51° 11.225′ N, 114° 49.5′ W. Marker is near Morley, Alberta, in Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8. Marker can be reached from Bow Valley Trail (Provincial Highway 1A) 1.6 kilometers east of Morley Road (Provincial Highway 133X), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the McDougall Stoney Mission Historical Site, near the northwest corner of the McDougall Memorial United Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morley AB T0L 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Methodist Missionaries (here, next to this marker); The Stoney People (a few steps from this marker); Establishing Morleyville (a few steps from

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this marker); Building A Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Caretaker's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Morleyville Historic Mission (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); McDougall Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morley.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . George McDougall. Wikipedia entry:

George extended his ministry to southern Alberta, establishing a mission - McDougall Mission - on the Bow River named Morleyville. It was on a hunting trip in January 1876 near the Nose Hill area that Rev. George McDougall was lost in a blizzard and was found dead several days later.
An indication of his influence in the creation of present-day Alberta can be found in the large number of memorials that have been established throughout the province, including hospitals, schools and other local landmarks. There is a cairn to mark the place of George's death, on Panora Way NW in Calgary.

(Submitted on January 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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2. Rev. George MacDougall

Rev. George MacDougall Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 2, 2022

3. Rev. George MacDougall Monument

(northwest corner of McDougall Memorial United Church grounds)

McDougall Stoney Mission Historical Site image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 2, 2022

4. McDougall Stoney Mission Historical Site

(looking south • monument is visible behind fence on right side of church)
Statement of Significance & Heritage Survey 2013, Municipal District of Bighorn
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on January 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.