Peter Ashton Barnhart (October 8, 1857 – February 27, 1941)[2] was the conductor on the first Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) transcontinental train in 1886.[3] Barnhartvale, British Columbia, Canada is named after him.

Peter Barnhart
Born
Peter Ashton Barnhart

October 8, 1857
DiedFebruary 27, 1941
Occupation(s)Railroad conductor, hotel proprietor, rancher[1]
Known forBarnhartvale, British Columbia

Barnhart Vale Post Office

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In 1905 Barnhart purchased property in what was then known as Campbell Creek and in 1906 opened a post office there. Initially naming his post office "Campbell Creek (South) Post Office", he changed the name to "Barnhart Vale Post Office" in 1909 because of confusions with "Campbell Creek Post Office" established by Lew Campbell at the Campbell Creek Ranch in 1905.

In 1978, the spelling was officially changed to "Barnhartvale".

References

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  1. ^ Staff (February 28, 1941). "First Conductor on C.P.R. Passes". Victoria Daily Times. p. 18. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  2. ^ British Columbia Death Registrations 1872-1986; 1992-1993. FamilySearch. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Barnhartvale (community)". BC Geographical Names.