Oyen, Alberta
Includes the following communities:
Oyen, Alberta
Bishopburg, Alberta
History:
Originally known as Bishopburg, the name was changed in 1912 to honour Andrew Oyen, an early settler who sold his homestead for the townsite.
Volga German families settled in and around Oyen, Alberta.
Surnames:
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families settled in and around Oyen, Alberta:
Blehm from Straßburg
Volga Colonies:
External Links:
- Oyen (Wikipedia)
Pre-Volga Origin
Volga Colonies
Latitude: 54.441840
Longitude: 9.435464