Near Glenns Ferry in Elmore County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018

1. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon Marker

Inscription. In 1975, this wagon joined 49 other state wagons from across the country in a pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to celebrate America'a Bicentennial.
Prior to leaving for Valley Forge, the wagon visited schools, communities, and parks throughout Idaho.
The wagon followed the Oregon Trail in reverse, with other Pacific Northwest wagons, wintering at Fort Laramie, Wyoming and arriving near Independence, Missouri in May of 1976. The pilgrimage the headed to its final destination on July 4, 1976.
After camping at Valley Forge for two months, the wagon was returned to Idaho to be cared for by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the original sponsor of the Idaho Bicentennial Wagon.

Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.

Location. 42° 56.49′ N, 115° 19.314′ W. Marker is near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, in Elmore County. Marker is on Three Island State Park near West Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenns Ferry ID 83623, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Motor Homes Without Motors (a few steps from this marker); The Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Three Island Ford (a few steps from this marker); To All Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); "A Most Dangerous Crossing" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Over 500 Miles Step-by-Step (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site 1 ★ Two Island Crossing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Glenn's Ferry (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenns Ferry.

More about this marker. This marker is located at the wagons shelter in Three Island State Park.

Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon, on the left, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018

2. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon, on the left, and Marker

The marker is on the left.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018

3. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon Marker

Oregon's Bicentennial Wagon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By U.S. Forest Service, Dept. of Agriculture, circa 1976

4. Oregon's Bicentennial Wagon

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.