Clinton in the Cariboo

On our way through the beautiful Cariboo region, we stopped in Clinton, a proud little town of 2300 people. They are nervously watching the weather as their rodeo weekend approaches. We wandered through their indoor/outdoor museum and stopped for freshly- made coffee. Clinton has had at least four name changes from its original native name, “Pethdethd” meaning white earth. The next three names reflect stages of various gold discoveries: Cut Off Valley, 47 Mile House, and The Junction. But its final name sums up the colonial attitude. Queen Victoria christened the town in honour of Lord Henry Pelham Clinton, Colonial Secretary to the British Government and 5^th Duke of Newcastle when he retired. I've contacted Elizabeth to inform her that Bill is retiring….