Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Beaver Dick

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017

1. Beaver Dick Marker

Inscription. Beaver Dick This park is named for “Beaver Dick, “ a mountain man of late fur trade days, who lived on in this locality until 1899.

He was born in England, and his real name was Richard Leigh. He came west as a trapper, but the real fur trade was already over. So he married a Shoshoni woman and stayed hereabouts. A popular early outfitter and guide, he served the famous Hayden surveying party in 1872. Leigh Lake in Grand Teton National Park is named for him, and Jenny Lake for his wife. A picturesque character, he was widely known and liked.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 273.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 43° 49.537′ N, 111° 54.373′ W. Marker is in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 33 and Plano Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 33. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sugar City ID 83448, 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. North Fork Ferry (a few steps from this

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marker); Jenny Leigh Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Menan Buttes (approx. 3.1 miles away); Burton (approx. 3.1 miles away); Rexburg Public Square (approx. 5.7 miles away); Porter Park (approx. 5.8 miles away); Brigham Young University - Idaho (approx. 6 miles away); Hitching Post (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rexburg.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017

2. Beaver Dick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.