Near Ashton in Fremont County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
The Three Tetons
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017
1. The Three Tetons Marker
Perhaps as early as 1819, French-speaking trappers were calling them the Trois Tetons - - the three breasts. More prosaic English speaking mountain men named them the Pilot Knobs, but the romantic French name stuck. This is one of the finest views of the peaks from the west, the side from which they were seen by the men who named them.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 267.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 44° 6.114′ N, 111° 27.181′ W. Marker is near Ashton, Idaho, in Fremont County. It is on Medal of Honor Highway (U.S. 20) 2.2 miles north of Main Street (State Highway 47), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1475 US-20, Ashton ID 83420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ashton-Marysville Area Pioneers (approx. 2.1 miles away); Volcanic Calderas (approx. 5.7 miles away); Teton Mountain Range (approx. 8½ miles away); Big Falls Inn (approx. 8.6 miles away); Bear Gulch Ski Basin (approx. 9 miles away); Caldera Lookout (approx. 12.6 miles away).
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017
2. The Three Tetons Marker
The Three Tetons can just be seen in the haze beneath the clouds
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 4,989 times since then and 246 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
