Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Major Wesley Powell and Party
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015
1. Major Wesley Powell and Party Marker
Major Wesley Powell
And Party
Departed May 24, 1869,
To make first exploration of
Green and Colorado Rivers,
arriving mouth of
Grand Canyon Aug. 29, 1869.
Erected 1949 by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1869.
Location. 41° 31.394′ N, 109° 28.271′ W. Marker is in Green River, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. Marker can be reached from South 2nd East Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the middle of Island Park. Island Park occupies the northwestern end of Expedition Island and is across the bridge at the south end of South 2nd East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 398 South 2nd East Street, Green River WY 82935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buzz Holstrom (a few steps from this marker); William Ashley - 1825 (within shouting distance of this marker); The French Trio - 1938 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Manly - 1849 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Damsite Surveys
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015
2. Major Wesley Powell and Party Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
