Custer City (ghost town) in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Cross Store & Post Office (site)
A gathering place...
Erected by U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list.
Location. 44° 23.25′ N, 114° 41.814′ W. Marker is in Custer City (ghost town), Idaho, in Custer County. Marker is on Custer Motorway Adventure Road - Yankee Fork Road, on the right when traveling west. 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. Custer School (a few steps from this marker); Miner's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); McKenzie Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Empire Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker); Mining Tools and Implements (within shouting distance of this marker); Tully Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Business Men (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer City (ghost town).
Regarding Cross Store & Post Office (site). According to the Custer: A Walking Guide, "13. Flagpole Grave A young man competing in a 4th of July climbing contest was killed when he fell. Although his name has been lost in history, he will alway be remembered, for in commemoration, his friends buried him near the town flagpole."
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.