Geographic Feature: Melgund Cemetery Description Melgund Cemetery. Several headstones still exist on the site. Stories There are no stories published for this geoitem. Other Features Nearby CPR-Estevan Branch to Saskatchewan The Estevan Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway reached Melita in 1891 and continued to the Saskatchewan border. Dakota – Assiniboine Battle (1849) A battle between the Dakota and Assiniboine occurred on this site. Melgund Post Office (1884 - 1899) The first post office in the area. Prior to its existence mail was brought from Brandon or Souris by anyone who happened to go there. Melgund School (At least 1885-1962) Item Details Cataloguing Category: Cemeteries Active Periods: 1884-1899 Themes: European Settlement: Post Railroad European Settlement: Pre Railroad Feature Type: Points/Sites Physical Conditions Intact Public Access Terms: Publicly Accessible Handicapped access: Unknown or Not Applicable Highlight on Map Browse the indexes: Features by NameCategoriesDesignationsThemesAccess TermsPhysical StatusText StoriesAll Indexes