I have no idea if there ever was any kind of settlement named Lonebutte or whatever became of it. This is right beside Highway 570 east of Drumheller, Alberta. This is a fairly large cemetery and I am guessing a church might have stood on the grounds. There are a number of unmarked graves. Only the cemetery remains.
What a lonely and forlorn place to end ...
ReplyDeleteBut it is beautiful there. I like cemeteries. A good place to reflect on life.
ReplyDeleteSo desolate, so beautiful. My grandmother's sister (Margaret Lucia (née Bellamy) Robbs) who was married to Joseph Victor Robbs, of the Lonebutte Hereford Cattle Ranch, may be at the Lonebutte Cemetery. Her uncle George Thomas "Tom" Brown's first wife (Janet née Glennie 1871-1916) and their two children are apparently there too (Baby Glen & 5 yr. old Josephine "Jo" Brown). Will have the opportunity to travel there this spring. Your photos have given me a good idea of what to expect.. so will come prepared! Thank you! Susan J
ReplyDeletePS - Lonebutte, in Alberta is one word (c-:) ..
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DeleteI grew up in the area, In fact the hamlet of Lonebutte was located on our ranch NW of the Lonebutte cemetery. During the 30's the hamlet consisted of a store/post office and several other buildings and homes. These were right at the butte, just east of the butte abt 1/4 mile there was a school and other home sites. All is gone now except for some trees/bushes and depressions in the ground where basments were once located. As far as I know there was never a church at the cemetery location, but not sure. I have some family members buried at Lonebutte cemetery. I knew the Robb family, they were north of our ranch. From the cemetery, the butte is located about 2 miles west, and 4 miles north on Range road 862 and is on the west side of the road.
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Thank you for this. I read your comment several times. It is nice to get some background on places.
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