Near Quesnel in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia — The Canadian Pacific

Cottonwood House

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

1. Cottonwood House Marker

Inscription. 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.

Location. 53° 3.198′ N, 122° 10.158′ W. Marker is near Quesnel, British Columbia, in Cariboo Regional District. Touch for map. Cottonwood House is 18 miles east of Quesnel, just off the Barkerville Hwy (26). Marker is in this post office area: Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 6T9, Canada.

Categories. • Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings •

Cottonwood House image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

2. Cottonwood House

Cottonwood House, interior image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

3. Cottonwood House, interior

Cottonwood House barn image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

4. Cottonwood House barn

Cottonwood House stable image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

5. Cottonwood House stable

Antique farm machinery image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2010

6. Antique farm machinery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 760 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.