Fenton, Saskatchewan
Fenton,[1] formerly Adams Crossing, is an unincorporated community south-east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a short distance, 13 km west from Birch Hills, Saskatchewan. Fenton is on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, east of Halcro, Saskatchewan and south-west of the Muskoday First Nation. The Fenton Ferry[2] is operational seasonally and hosts mainly local traffic. Fenton has a long history dating back to Anglo-Metis settlement before the North-West Rebellion. It is situated in the Aspen parkland biome.
The Adams family homestead is owned by Ardeth (Adams) Clearihue, who resides there with her husband Edward Clearihue.
North: Davis | ||
West: Halcro | Fenton | East: Muskoday |
South: Hagen |
See also
References
Further reading
- Whats in Name:The Story Behind Saskatchewan Place Names, Western Producer Prairie Books, E.T. Russell
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53°00′59″N 105°35′35″W / 53.01637°N 105.59312°W / 53.01637; -105.59312 (Fenton)