Buckhorn Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia


Community - An unincorporated populated place, generally with a population of 50 or more, and having a recognized central area that might contain a post office, store and/or community hall, etc, intended for the use of the general public in the region. S side Tabor Creek, SE of Prince George, Cariboo Land District

Mapped Location

Buckhorn: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on Buckhorn

  • Feature Type: Place

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Buckhorn

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
Buckhorn Official

 

Origin Notes and History of Buckhorn

References to Buckhorn that document the origin of its place name

Buckhorn (Settlement) adopted 10 February 1966 on 93G as an established local name; subsequently adjusted to Buckhorn (community). Buckhorn Elementary School identified on 1960 schools list, presumably so-called in association with nearby Buckhorn Lake.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia

 

Last updated: 2023-10-01