Jackson in Teton County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
In The Early Days
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 10, 2011
1. In The Early Days Marker
Inscription.
In The Early Days. . the Town Square was a scrubby area strewn with rocks and sage-brush. Often, one would see elk bunched up with the town cows grazing in the square.
In 1932, as part of a nation-wide movement to honor his 200th birthday, the square was named George Washington Memorial Park. The American Legion planted trees and grass. From 1953 to 1969, the Rotary Club built elk antler arches on each corner of the square.
Presently, in May of each year an antler auction is held in the square. Revenue from the auction is used for the winter feeding program at the National Elk Refuge. In exchange for collecting hundreds of shed antlers each spring, the Boy Scouts of American receives part of the proceeds to fund its local program.
the Town Square was a scrubby area strewn with rocks and sage-brush. Often, one would see elk bunched up with the town cows grazing in the square.
In 1932, as part of a nation-wide movement to honor his 200th birthday, the square was named George Washington Memorial Park. The American Legion planted trees and grass. From 1953 to 1969, the Rotary Club built elk antler arches on each corner of the square.
Presently, in May of each year an antler auction is held in the square. Revenue from the auction is used for the winter feeding program at the National Elk Refuge. In exchange for collecting hundreds of shed antlers each spring, the Boy Scouts of American receives part of the proceeds to fund its local program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 43° 28.799′ N, 110° 45.682′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Wyoming, in Teton County. Marker is on Center Street. Marker is on the East side of the Town Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson WY 83001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
