Tappen is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
. The settlement is located on the shores of
Shuswap Lake. It is colloquially known as "Rust Valley", and is the location of the TV show
Rust Valley Restorers.
The area of the community was originally named Tappen Siding, according to the Vernon & District Family History Society and was named after
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway (french: Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique) , also known simply as CPR or Canadian Pacific and formerly as CP Rail (1968–1996), is a Canadian Class I railway incorporated in 1881. The railway is owned by Canadi ...
construction contractor Herbert Tappen.
A sawmill was built in 1883 and Tappen first appeared on BC Land maps in 1891.
[ A year later the Tappen Siding post office opened in 1892, though it was closed a few years later in 1897.][
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References
Designated places in British Columbia
Settlements in British Columbia
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