Weippe in Clearwater County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Weippe Prairie
1957
to commemorate the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Weippe Prairie, Idaho, Sept. 23, 1805. Also to honor the memory of Dr. J.T. Moser who pioneered here in the 1890's and to honor the memory of his daughter Josephine Moser Porter who was born here.
This marker is placed as a courtesy to Alice Whitman Chapter of D.A.R, Lewiston, Ida
Place by Estella Moser
Erected by Estella Moser, Daughters of the American Revolution, Alice Whitman Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1805.
Location. 46° 22.548′ N, 115° 57.088′ W. Marker is in Weippe, Idaho, in Clearwater County. Marker is on West Pierce Street (State Highway 11 at milepost 17) near West 7th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 West Pierce Street, Weippe ID 83553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Handsome Small Prairie" (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark (here, next to this marker); First Contact Between Two Cultures (approx. 0.4 miles away); Corps of Discovery (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named First Contact Between Two Cultures (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Weippe Prairie (approx. 2.2 miles away); Fraser Park (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fraser (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weippe.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.