Frankburg, Alberta Explained

Frankburg is a former community founded by Latter-day Saint (LDS) settlers, located in Foothills County, Alberta. The community was located 12 km east of High River.[1]

Very little remains of this settlement founded by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints other than the Frankburg Cemetery. Christopher Frank, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/frank.htm Mary's Genealogy Treasures - History of Frankburg
  2. Book: Place-names of Alberta. 1928. Geographic Board of Canada.. Ottawa. 54.