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What was the name of his second trading post?

  • Fort Chipewyan

  • Fort Knox

  • Fort McMurray

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Fort McMurray was the name of Peter Pond's second trading post. It was established in 1787 on the Athabasca River, in what is now Alberta, Canada. The post was a success, and Pond was able to trade with the Cree and Chipewyan peoples for furs. He also used the post as a base for exploring the area.
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