“Post Vermillion or Dickson’s Post”

6 Miles South

In 1822, the Columbia Fur Company established a post at Audubon’s Point, opposite the mouth of Petite Arc Creek. Later taken over by the American Fur Company. William Dickson was factor from 1832 until his death before 1840 when Father Christian Hoecken baptized his daughter, Louise, there on May 30th. Theophile Bruguier was later in charge. Father Hoecken was again there in December, 1850, and Charles Larpenteur was then the factor.

Clay County, 452nd Avenue and Hwy 50