Country Canada Census division 1 Established 1908 Province Saskatchewan | Region Southeast Saskatchewan Rural Municipality Griffin Time zone CST Area code 306 | |
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Froude is a hamlet in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located in the Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66, along the historic Ghost Town Trail, also known as the Red Coat Trail.
Contents
- Map of Froude SK Canada
- History
- Population
- Businesses
- Location geography
- Education
- Notable citizens
- References
Map of Froude, SK, Canada
History
Froude is named after the English historian James Anthony Froude.
The post office opened on June 1, 1908, in a private dwelling, Section 27, Township 8, Range 10, W2. On December 31, 1969, the post office shut its doors.
Population
The community of Froude had a peak population of 200 citizens in 1920–21. It has struggled over the years to maintain a steady population and has now become a semi–ghost town, with few residents remaining.
Businesses
Froude once a had a booming economy with a variety of businesses such as Canadian Pacific Railway telegraph and Dominion Express services, two grain elevators, Federal Grain Co. and North Star Grain Co. offices, a bank, a hardware store, a general store, a blacksmith, and a Presbyterian church.
Location geography
Froude is located in the Federal Electoral District of Souris—Moose Mountain in the Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66, at an elevation of 2,012 feet (613 m).
Education
Froude School District No. 1896 was organized in the fall of 1907 and closed in June 1970.