British Settlers
Bear Lake
— LDS Church —
Born in Preston, England, Aug. 24, 1806. Ann Elizabeth Walmsley Palmer was baptized July 30, 1837. An invalid, she was carried into the water, but walked out unaided. After coming to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1842, she drove an ox team to Utah in 1849 and settled here in 1863. She died here Nov. 2, 1890. Through faith she gained the strength to overcome trials and to achieve triumphs.
Erected by Idaho Transportation Department Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 319.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society, the Mormon Pioneer Trail, and the Oregon Trail series lists.
Location. 42° 11.033′ N, 111° 24.094′ W. Marker is near Bloomington, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. Marker is on National Park Highway/Oregon Trail (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 S Main St, Bloomington ID 83223, 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.
Additional keywords. Oregon Trail
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