Near Quesnel in Cariboo, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Cottonwood House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
1. Cottonwood House Marker
For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies.
This historic road-house, built in 1864 stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land.Erected by Province of British Coumbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 53° 3.198′ N, 122° 10.158′ W. Marker is near Quesnel, British Columbia, in Cariboo. Cottonwood House is 18 miles east of Quesnel, just off the Barkerville Hwy (26). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quesnel BC V2J 6T9, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
2. Cottonwood House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
3. Cottonwood House, interior
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
4. Cottonwood House barn
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
5. Cottonwood House stable
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010
6. Antique farm machinery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
