Ketchum in Blaine County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Alexander Ross
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
1. Alexander Ross Marker
Leading a large brigade of Hudson's Bay Company trappers, he wondered whether he ever could get through unknown mountains and rocky defiles that obstructed his passage back to his base of operations at present Challis. Unwilling to turn back, he pressed on to explore Stanley Basin and the difficult canyon beyond. When he reached Challis, Oct. 6, he had traveled this highway route from Bellevue to Salmon, mostly through unexplored land.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 302.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1824.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 52.902′ N, 114° 41.844′ W. Marker was in Ketchum, Idaho, in Blaine County. Marker was on State Highway 75 at milepost 156 near Forest Road 406, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ketchum ID 83340, United States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Galena (approx. 2.3 miles away); Salmon River (approx. 2.3 miles away); Vienna (approx. 4.4 miles away); Sawtooth City (approx. 6˝ miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Alexander Ross - Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Although Ross felt that his years in the Oregon country were spent in a smothering wilderness, he believed his years in Red River were filled with divine purpose. He never tried to escape his exile in the west as did so many fur traders who fled eagerly upon retirement to the Canadas or back to Great Britain. (Submitted on November 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Idaho’s roadside history lessons will get an update to reflect Indigenous experiences. The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office has taken on the monumental task of working with Idaho’s five tribes to revise many of the 290 signs in the states’ historical marker system, and possibly add new signs. This marker was removed in October, 2021.
The project hopes to rebalance Idaho’s roadside history with an Indigenous perspective and thereby create a more culturally sensitive and historically accurate picture of the past. (Submitted on November 27, 2021.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
2. Alexander Ross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
