Barkerville, British Columbia facts for kids
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Barkerville
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The main street of Barkerville in 2004
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Historical town | 1958 |
| Population
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| • mid 1860s | 5,000 (Peak) |
| Website | Official website: http://www.barkerville.ca/ |
Barkerville is a ghost town in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The peak population of Barkerville was 5,000. Barkerville is classified as a historic town. The Chinese were also a major part in the history of Barkerville as they built most of the businesses, cabins and both provided social services and resolved disputes within the Chinese community without having to use BC courts.
The town was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1924.
Images for kids
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Barkerville (1865)
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St. Saviour's Anglican Church
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Gold nugget from Emery Gulch, near Barkerville. Weight 35 g (1.2 oz).
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