In memory of the settlers in
the Ellisboro and neighboring districts who through their determination
and efforts established an active community life with Ellisboro as its
center.
1881 - The first recorded
worship service was at the Qu'Appelle River crossing.
1883 - J.H. Ellis opened a
general store and post office. In operation until March 31, 1967.
1884 - A community log
hall was erected for social functions and church services.
1888 - The Ellisboro
Cemetery land was given by the Ellis family. The first burial
therein was that of George Ellis, November 18, 1888.
1894 - Ellisboro
Presbyterian (later United Church) was built.
Trevordale private school was opened.
1897 - St. John, the
Baptist Anglican Church, was built.
1899 - The orange hall was
constructed and in 1954 purchased as a community center.
1934 -
Due to the
depression, the only rural Saskatchewan high school was opened and
operated until 1942.
