The first thing you see coming from the south, is an old building with a false front. Perhaps it was a garage at some point. Near this building is what appears to be an unoccupied house. There is an overgrown gate and path. There is no driveway or approach that looks used, that I could see.
Telfordville also has a church and a community hall and about 10 km SE of here we happened to come across the former location of the Telfordville School. Not to be confused with Telford Hall, which also was a school and is also not too far away.
Telford Hall (formerly Telford School), Telford Lake and Telfordville all appear to have been named in honour of Robert T. Telford. He arrived in the area, that is now Leduc, in 1889 after serving with the NWMP. His land is what is now the City of Leduc. He was the first businessman and mayor of Leduc and later became an MLA serving from 1905-1915. Telfordville is 45km west of Leduc.
References: Place Names of Alberta Volume III
So the Minister gets the best parking spot? Must be nice to be "connected". Just love that little house. So charming. And that overgrown trellis, now that's cool.
ReplyDeleteLOL I doubt anyone messes with the Minister spot.
DeleteIt was a really picturesque place, it felt like I'd left Alberta for a minute actually. Thanks for commenting Chris!
I can't imagine living in such an isolated place!
ReplyDeleteHi RedPat, LOL maybe a weekend place here and main house in the city!
DeleteA wonderful find. The house seems hidden in the background, I wonder if the minister lived at one time. That church is rather nice and well cared for. I love the school sign, very creative and well done. Nice photos Jenn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill! Perhaps...they are not right next to each other but anything is possible!
DeleteA great find Jenn. Welcome back! I’ve missed your excursions.
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, thank you! The days are flying by lately!
DeleteInteresting history about the mountie Telford!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, yeah, that was something new that I learned! I bet there are more Telford related things in Leduc...at the least a Telford Street or park lol
DeleteI like the church!
ReplyDeleteThanks William, not old old but nice in its simplicity I think.
DeleteI remember the first time I drove through the valley into Telford's little paradise. It is quite surprising how quickly things can change from the endless farmlands to a hidden valley. Great images.
ReplyDeleteHi Glen, a hidden valley is the perfect way to describe it!
DeleteI like the shop.... if the walls could talk :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Frank! For sure...I wish I had been able to find some old photos.
DeleteI've seen only one thing in our town with a false front, it does throw you off
ReplyDeleteHi Adam, there are a few scattered around here, I love seeing them.
DeleteGreat find, Jenn! The little house has a popular 1960's style of painting the lower siding one colour (yellow) and the upper portion another colour (white). One doesn't see that very often anymore.
ReplyDeleteAnd that school sign is absolutely day-glo neon and psychedelically inspired. I love it!
Hi Michael! Yes I have seen a few houses with that colour style. ONe of my faves is teal and white.
DeleteYes, that school sign isn't subtle at all, they wanted it to stand out I guess!
You do find the most interesting places to explore Jenn! Wonder what the population of Telfordville is?
ReplyDeleteThanks PDP! I read the population is about 20 (as of the 2016 census).
DeleteHi Jenn, The false fronted building was a garage and my aunt lived in the little white cottage many years ago. So great to find your blog, even if a few years late!
ReplyDeleteThank you, that cottage is in a great location. Thanks for the comment!
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