Alberta. Fur trade post
Not currently an official name.
Not currently an official name.
Listed as “Henry’s House (1),” post no. 218 in Ernest Voorhis [1859–1933], “Historic Forts” [1]
Post built by William Henry 1812 on upper Athabaska river near confluence of Snaring river, about 8 miles below Jasper House village of today and about 20 miles above the last site of Jasper House, about 8 miles below confluence of Miette river. It was used as an outpost of Jasper House and was deserted about 1861.
References:
- 1. Voorhis, Ernest [1859–1933]. Historic forts and trading posts of the French Régime and of the English Fur Trading Companies. Ottawa: Department of the Interior, 1930, p. 81. University of British Columbia Library [accessed 3 January 2026]