Watford City in McKenzie County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Walter H. Chaloner
Walter H. Chaloner
1918 – 1933
Near this spot,
this pioneer’s son failed
in an attempt to jump a
washout because of the
tie-down on his horse.
After five days of searching,
he was found alive pinned
under his horse.
He did not survive.
Fifty years in saddle
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 47° 35.944′ N, 103° 15.248′ W. Marker is in Watford City, North Dakota, in McKenzie County. Marker is on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway (U.S. 85), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located across the road from the entrance to the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watford City ND 58854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Longhorns (approx. 1.8 miles away); Badlands Panorama (approx. 2.1 miles away); Slump Formation (approx. 2.2 miles away); “Cannon Ball” Concretions (approx. 3.6 miles away); Long X Cattle Trail (approx. 4.2 miles away); North Dakota Badlands (approx. 4.3 miles away); The View that Launched a Park (approx. 5.8 miles away); Building From Hard Times (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watford City.
Additional commentary.
1. Correct Name - Walter John Chaloner
His sister Caroline C. Chaloner commissioned the monument and she was so distraught over her brother's death she made an error, his actual name is Walter John Chaloner. Their older brother, William H. Chaloner, died in 1918 from the Spanish flu.
— Submitted June 16, 2020, by Chaloner of San Diego.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.