Historic Sites of Manitoba: Dufferin Gang Monument (Eveline Street, Selkirk)

A monument at the intersection of Eveline Street and Morris Avenue in Selkirk commemorates the “Dufferin Gang”, a group of 31 local men and women, all resident on the same block, who served in the Canadian military during the Second World War. It is believed to be the highest concentration of military personnel from one block in Canada.

Dufferin Gang Monument

Dufferin Gang Monument (November 2023)
Source: Rose Kuzina

Dufferin Gang Monument

Dufferin Gang Monument (November 2023)
Source: Rose Kuzina

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N50.14509, W96.86814
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Dufferin Gang Mural (453 Main Street, Selkirk)

Sources:

This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.

Page revised: 5 December 2025

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