Fenton, Saskatchewan

Location of Fenton in Saskatchewan

Fenton, formerly Adams Crossing, is a Canadian unincorporated community southeast of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It is a short distance, 13 km west from Birch Hills, Saskatchewan. Fenton is on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River east of Halcro, Saskatchewan and southwest of the Muskoday First Nation. The Fenton Ferry is operational seasonally and hosts mainly local traffic. Fenton has a long history dating back to Anglo-Metis settlement before the Northwest Rebellion. It is situated in the Aspen parkland biome. The Adams' still live on the family homestead, with Lynn Adams being the latest generation as of 2010.

References

Further reading

• Whats in Name:The Story Behind Saskatchewan Place Names, Western Producer Prairie Books, E.T. Russell

External links

• Map showing location of Fenton

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Coordinates: 53°00′59″N 105°35′35″W / 53.01637°N 105.59312°W / 53.01637; -105.59312 (Fenton)