Dunkirk is a ghost town located south of Moose Jaw. The hamlet was the fourth waypoint on the mini-alphabet CPR rail line (Archives, Buttress, Crestwind) between Moose Jaw and Assiniboia. The post office operated from 1913 to 1968. In its prime Dunkirk contained a number of businesses including two grain elevators and a school. The slow demise of Dunkirk like many towns and hamlets on the prairies began during the depression.
- Dale Redekopp
So clearly the town wasn't named for the WW2 battle.
ReplyDeleteThe post office is break out the tool belt worthy.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to see an entire town abandoned.
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