Nutana Pioneer Cemetery, Pioneer cemetery from 1884 in Diefenbaker Management Area, Saskatoon, Canada
Nutana Pioneer Cemetery is a burial ground established in 1884 along the South Saskatchewan River with some 162 documented graves scattered across tree-dotted terrain. Tombstones of varying sizes stand among grass and vegetation, connected by simple walking paths.
The cemetery began in 1884 after Robert Clark died of pneumonia following his role fighting a prairie fire. Early burials show how quickly settlers established their own burial grounds.
A central memorial recognizes people who died during harsh prairie conditions, including members of early settler families. The site shows how closely knit the original community was.
The cemetery is accessible at the intersection of Ruth Street West and St. Henry Avenue on the edge of the Diefenbaker management area. Keep in mind that grave markers are fragile and should not be touched or leaned on during your visit.
The grounds hold graves of about 51 infants and 14 children under age 16, showing the harsh conditions settlers faced. These numbers tell the story of the roughest challenges the first inhabitants endured.
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