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18-714: Fisherville may refer to some places in North America: Canada Fisherville, British Columbia , a one-time gold-mining boom town Fisherville, Ontario United States Fisherville, Indiana Fisherville, Louisville , Kentucky, a neighborhood Fisherville, Blair County, Pennsylvania Fisherville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Fisherville, Tennessee Mereta, Texas , also called Fisherville Fisherville, Wisconsin , an unincorporated community [REDACTED] Topics referred to by

36-576: A cane for the remainder of his life. O'Reilly was appointed as Indian Reserve Commissioner in 1880 and served in this position for 18 years before retiring in 1898. He was criticized in his time and by latter-day academics for largely shirking his duties and avoiding meetings with First Nations leaders, but the basis of the Indian Reserve system as it remains in British Columbia today is the outcome of his assignment, known informally as

54-472: A few days later, a formal jury was convened. The evidence insufficient for a conviction, the defendant was expelled from the district. Law enforcement erected a cabin, then jail, collected government tariffs, and maintained the peace. Dave Griffiths, prospector and storekeeper, who settled a mile away, stayed for 50 years. Some of the apple trees he planted continue to produce fruit. The fireplace and chimney base at his residence remain standing. By late summer,

72-436: A lull, claims were being worked with a new vigour from 1884, with the population steadily increasing each year. In 1887, Chief Isadore and 25 warriors sprang a murder suspect from the jail, but the prisoner was returned to custody and found not guilty. In 1888, five quartz claims containing grained galena were staked. In 1889, Skookum Joe discovered a significant gold quartz ledge, which he revealed to George Cowan. In

90-418: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Fisherville, British Columbia In late 1863, a group led by Joe Findlay collected either large gold flakes or abundant nuggets when panning at the mouth of Wild Horse Creek . Various versions exist regarding the members of two parties arriving the following spring, but Bob Dore and Jack Fisher are two of

108-401: The 1890s, the adoption of large pump machinery created a revival in placer mining , which attracted thousands, but again later became primarily Chinese. In 1901, nine individuals returned to China each with $ 15,000. Claims were then worked intermittently for almost two decades before a revival in hydraulic mining 1919–1925. By 1929, the earlier wooden grave markers were indecipherable and

126-866: The O'Reilly Commission. O'Reilly was also the second Gold Commissioner of the Rock Creek Mining District , replacing W.G. Cox at the time of the Governor's visit during the Rock Creek War . O'Reilly's residence in Victoria , Point Ellice House , is preserved today as a house museum and gardens. Positioned overlooking Selkirk Water and the Gorge Waterway, Point Ellice House was constructed between 1861 and 1862 for Catherine and Charles Wentworth Wallace. Architects Wright & Sanders chose an Italianate Villa-style design that

144-505: The ditch to flush the Fisherville bench, which yielded exceptional recoveries. Dore installed the first hydraulic plant, his claim producing $ 521,700 over the first three years. As the ground was progressively worked, cabins in the way were moved, demolished or torched. That year, Peter O'Reilly was appointed gold commissioner at Fisherville. A camp called Wild Horse was created closer to the new activity. Halfway to Galbraith's Ferry

162-517: The following years. In spring 1867, a horse thief murdered Constable Jack Lawson, but some accounts ascribe the year as 1864. The Hudson's Bay Company , wanting to exit the local market, sold the Wild Horse store to John Galbraith of Galbraith's Ferry in 1870, making Galbraith Bros the most significant traders in the district, having stores at Perry Creek, Joseph's Prairie (later called Cranbrook ), Galbraith's Ferry, and Wild Horse. After

180-438: The key players staking claims. The tent community was called Fisherville and the towering peak later became Mount Fisher . A nearby contributory creek, which was the water source for a brewery operation, became Brewery Creek. The product was consumed in the numerous saloons that sprang up. The Dore, Cuddy and Fisher, near the mouth of Brewery Creek, would prove to be the richest claims. By May 1864, 150 prospectors were working

198-425: The log houses reduced to remnants. Wild Horse, Fisherville, and Toneyville are identifiable as separate sites. The mining area was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1996. Later blank crosses are the only markers in the main cemetery. Tommy Walker's grave, outside the cemetery, has a headstone. The Chinese cemetery is separate. In 2021, signs were posted to discourage recreational panning, which

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216-497: The main waterway. The two general stores struggled to keep up with demand and charged high prices. Most supplies came from the US, linked via the only practicable trails. However, that year, a glut made beef the cheapest food. During an argument in late July, Tommy Walker shot off the thumb of William "Yeast Powder Bill” Burmeister, who returned fire killing Walker. When Gold Commissioner John C. Haynes and Constable Harry Anderson arrived

234-496: The population was an estimated 700. Most departed before the winter but some stayed, including William Young, the constable. When heavy snow prevented the delivery of supplies, a chronic food shortage developed. The 8-kilometre (5 mi) Victoria ditch was excavated. In 1865, the snow melt flooded the creek and half the summer was wasted. Only a third of the 1,500 miners were gainfully employed. Most left on news of better prospects elsewhere. Those who stayed used water supplied by

252-429: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fisherville&oldid=1039781993 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

270-456: Was Toneyville, known for its brothels . In 1865, a decline was evident. Falling demand meant supplies were overstocked. However, the Wild Horse valley remained capable of supporting 600 miners, creating an opportunity for the Chinese. About 100 Caucasians and 20 Chinese stayed the winter. A post office, initially called Kootenai, existed 1866–1899 near the Wild Horse camp. The adjacent land

288-601: Was born in Ireland in 1827 and immigrated to Canada in 1859. Peter married Caroline Agnes Trutch (sister to John and Sir Joseph W. Trutch ) in 1863 and moved into Point Ellice House in December, 1867. The couple had four children: Francis "Frank" Joseph O'Reilly, Charlotte Kathleen O'Reilly, Mary Augusta O'Reilly, and Arthur John "Jack" O'Reilly. A carriage accident in 1885 left him immobile for several months. The injuries sustained during this accident would cause him to walk with

306-454: Was damaging the historic site. Peter O%27Reilly (civil servant) Peter O'Reilly (27 March 1827 – 3 September 1905) was a prominent settler and official in the Colony of British Columbia , now a province of Canada who held a variety of positions, most notably as the head of a commission struck to revise and allocate Indian reserves throughout the province. Peter O'Reilly

324-483: Was good for agriculture. In 1866, enough wheat was grown to satisfy the local flour demand. In June 1866, John Boles Gaggin arrived as assistant to O'Reilly, but was made redundant that November. After a lengthy illness, he died the following May and was buried in the cemetery. By fall 1866, Caucasian numbers had dropped, but the Chinese had risen to 300. Caucasians continued to dwindle each season and Fisherville became known as Chinatown. A Chinese presence remained over

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