Historic Sites of Manitoba: Wilson House / Marringhurst Heritage House (RM of Argyle)

Built in 1909 by Richard Milner Wilson, the Marringhurst Heritage House is a designated municipal heritage site (1994). The building has been fully restored to its original grandeur. Currently, it is operating as a turn-of-the-century farmhome museum and is open for tours on request. The spacious lawns and newly completed, modern kitchen facilities provide an elegant venue for weddings, anniversary celebrations, meetings, and retreats. It is located in the Rural Municipality of Argyle, 14 kilometers west of Pilot Mound on Highway 253 and 1.5 kilometers north. Tours are offered with a small admission.

Marringhurst Heritage House

Marringhurst Heritage House (September 2012)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.23397, W99.06475
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Richard Milner Wilson (1855-1916)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Municipally Designated Historic Sites

Sources:

Marringhurst Heritage House, Manitoba Historic Resources Branch

This page was prepared by Ed Grassick and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 26 January 2022

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