Geographic Feature: Desford (Horton) School Description (At least 1894/1895 - March 31st, 1966) Stories There are no stories published for this geoitem. Other Features Nearby Boundary Commission Trail (Pre 1600 - 1885) The Boundary Commission Trail was the first “highway” to the west, carrying First Nations to and fro, Métis on buffalo hunts and finally Europeans looking for rich farmland. CNR-Wakopa Subdivision to Deloraine The 28 miles of the Canadian National Railway from Adelpha to Deloraine was completed in 1914. Desford Townsite Horton (1905-1960s) A small community grew around this CNR railway station. Item Details Cataloguing Category: Schools Active Periods: 1894-1966 Themes: European Settlement: Post Railroad Feature Type: Points/Sites Physical Conditions Unknown or Not Applicable Public Access Terms: Unknown or Not Applicable Handicapped access: Unknown or Not Applicable Highlight on Map Browse the indexes: Features by NameCategoriesDesignationsThemesAccess TermsPhysical StatusText StoriesAll Indexes