Herronton

Herronton
Location of Herronton Alberta

Herronton is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada, within Vulcan County.[1] It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Highway 23, approximately 64 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Calgary. The post office was opened in 1912 and named after John Herron of the North-West Mounted Police.[2]

See also

References

  1. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  2. Fencelines and Furrows History Book Society (1971). Fencelines and Furrows. p. 41.

Coordinates: 50°37′29″N 113°26′22″W / 50.62472°N 113.43944°W / 50.62472; -113.43944 (Herronton)


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