Near Leadore in Lemhi County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Preserve and Protect
Time Has Taken Its Toll
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017
1. Preserve and Protect Marker
These structures are a fragile and irreplaceable reminder of Idaho's history. They are a way to learn about the life and times of those who worked in mining. Please help preserve them for future generations.
Erected by Targhee National Forest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 44° 18.644′ N, 113° 10.776′ W. Marker is near Leadore, Idaho, in Lemhi County. It is on Forest Road 533 near Forest Road 188, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leadore ID 83464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Idaho Sawtooth Range. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Once Upon a Time (a few steps from this marker); Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Back Door (about 300 feet away); Charcoal (about 300 feet away); Brick (about 400 feet away); Viola - The Mine (about 400 feet away); Cote's Defile (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leadore.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017
2. Preserve and Protect Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
