Custer City (ghost town) in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Blacksmith

Smoke and steel...

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017

1. Blacksmith Marker

Caption: (left) Yellow Jacket Blacksmith Shop, July 1885.

Inscription. The difficult work of mining required the use of many rugged and reliable tools that could stand up to the physical demands of day-to-day use. It was also a necessity to have equipment that was simple enough to be repaired and maintained on site. hence the value of a good blacksmith and his tools. Blacksmiths also shod horses and mules, repaired wagons and carriages and occasionally pulled a tooth or two before the dentist moved to town.

Erected by U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 23.27′ N, 114° 41.721′ W. Marker is in Custer City (ghost town), Idaho, in Custer County. Marker is on Custer Motorway Adventure Road - Yankee Fork Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanley ID 83278, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arrastra (here, next to this marker); Stamp Mill (a few steps from this marker); General Custer Mill (a few steps from this marker); Pfeiffer Residence (a few steps from this marker); Assay Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Chilean Mill and Jig (within shouting distance of this marker); Custer Jail (site) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer City (ghost town).

Blacksmith and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017

2. Blacksmith and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.