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Fort George River (4)   HBC GMaps
ID: 224  Voorhis Number: 187 ;   Location: Quebec, Canada [58.695, -65.95] ;    Founded: 1838 , Closed: NA .

Hudson's Bay Co. fort near mouth of George river, Labrador. Established by McLean for the Company 1838 and was also known as Fort Siveright. In 1842 it was probably abandoned when Fort Chimo was closed. It is included in list of forts on Deed of Surrender 1869. In 1876 it was re-opened, the remains of the old buildings being used in constructing two new houses. Is in operation to day. Shown on White's map Labrador (24) and on map of posts 1872 by Watkin (No. 21).



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