Fenton, Saskatchewan is located in Saskatchewan
Fenton, Saskatchewan
Location of Fenton in 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

  1. "Noms de lieux - Recherche par nom de toponyme".
  2. "Fenton Ferry | Ferry Crossings".

Further reading

  • Whats in Name:The Story Behind Saskatchewan Place Names, Western Producer Prairie Books, E.T. Russell

53°00′59″N 105°35′35″W / 53.01637°N 105.59312°W / 53.01637; -105.59312 (Fenton)

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