Peter Fidler was employed at Fort Dauphin from 1819 to 1822. He died on 17 December 1822 and was buried at the original fort site. A wooden grave marker stands near where the fort once stood although the exact site of Fidler’s grave is unknown.
Peter Fidler Gravesite (July 2017)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N51.30667, W99.92506
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Peter Fidler (1769-1822)
Visit Dauphin: 2012 Official Visitor Guide, page 9.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 24 January 2021
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