Near Tetonia in Teton County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
John Colter
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2017
1. John Colter Marker
Setting out all by himself with it gun and a 30 pound pack he tried to get the Indians to join in his trapping business. On his way here from a Yellowstone post 240 miles to the northeast, he came upon Colter's Hell -- some hot springs near Cody Wyoming. On his way back, he explored Yellowstone Park. In the spring of 1810 after several perilous escapes from the Blackfeet, he returned to Missouri, lucky to be alive.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 225.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 43° 47.55′ N, 111° 6.648′ W. Marker is near Tetonia, Idaho, in Teton County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 33 at milepost 136.5 and Trouts Ranch Road, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 33. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Teton Range (a few steps from this marker); Fordson Tractor (approx. 3.4 miles away); Tetonia School Bell (approx. 3.4 miles away); Teton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pierre's Hole Rendezvous and Battle (approx. 5.9 miles away); Pierre's Hole (approx. 7½ miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. John Colter (was approx. 4.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2017
2. John Colter Marker
Marker on the left
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
