Pocatello in Bannock County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Chief Pocatello
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2017
1. Chief Pocatello Marker
In an era of emigrants, Mormon settlers and the military, Pocatello emerged as a strong leader of the the Hukenduka Shoshone.
Born after 1810, Pocatello claimed this area and surrounding territories as his homeland. He soon watched his people endure brutality and starvation. For retaliating, he was nearly hanged until President Lincoln intervened. After 1875, he lived a reservation life until his death around 1884. He was buried in a bottomless spring with 18 horses.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 503.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Idaho State Historical Society series lists.
Location. 42° 50.784′ N, 112° 25.242′ W. Marker is in Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock County. It is at the intersection of South 5th Avenue (Business Interstate 15) and South 4th Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pocatellos Life (here, next to this marker); The Shoshone (here, next to this marker); Native Foods (here, next to this marker); Pocatello's Name in WWII (here, next to this marker); The City of Pocatello (here, next to this marker); Old Fort Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Idaho State University (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocatello.
More about this marker. This marker is located at the Visit Pocatello Idaho Tourist Information Center.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2017
2. Chief Pocatello Marker
The marker is on the right.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2017
3. Chief Pocatello Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
