Frenchman Butte, National historic battlefield in Frenchman Butte No. 501, Canada
The elevated terrain of Frenchman Butte stands at 660 meters, featuring distinct geological formations of crystalline schist northeast of Lloydminster.
The Battle of Frenchman Butte in 1885 involved Major-General Thomas Bland Strange leading Canadian forces against Cree Chief Big Bear during the North-West Rebellion.
The site contains 98 defensive trenches constructed by Cree warriors, representing military engineering techniques of Indigenous peoples during the nineteenth century conflicts.
A museum located 5 kilometers west of the battlefield presents exhibits about the 1885 battle and early settler life in Saskatchewan.
The battlefield landscape remains unaltered since 1885, with no modern infrastructure modifications affecting its historical authenticity.
Location: Frenchman Butte No. 501
Elevation above the sea: 660 m
Made from material: crystalline schist
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/sk/frenchman/index
GPS coordinates: 53.62720,-109.57600
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
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