| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipalities (RM) | Insinger No. 275 |
| Mayor | Part of the RM municipal affairs |
| Post office Founded as Lawrie | 1898-09-01 |
| Post office change of name to Insinger | 1907-09-01 |
| Time zone (DST) | CST |
| Coordinates | 51°32′0″N 103°5′0″W |
Insinger is an unincorporated area in the Rural Municipality of Insinger No. 275, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Insinger is located on Highway 16 in south-eastern Saskatchewan.[1] Lawrie post office first opened in 1898 at the legal land description of Sec.6, Twp.29, R.7, W2. It changed names in 1907 to Insinger and moved to Sec.21, Twp.29, R.8, W2 .[2]
The population is smaller than a hamlet, and is counted within the RM of Insinger No. 275, however it is still listed as a village at Geonames.[3] Insinger is located between Yorkton and Foam Lake. It is also within 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) of Whitesand Regional Park.
See also
References
- ^ Adamson, J, "Rand McNally 1924 Saskatchewan Map", retrieved 2008-03-26
- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net, "Post Offices and Postmasters", archived from the original on 2006-10-06, retrieved 2008-03-26
- ^ "Geonames", Natural Resources Canada, Government of Canada, archived from the original on 2011-06-08, retrieved 2008-03-26