Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Wilson Price Hunt Expedition
Wilson Price Hunt
Expedition
First Whites to visit
Boise Valley
1811
Erected 1931 by Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 43° 36.567′ N, 116° 12.44′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. Marker is on South Capitol Boulevard near Julia Davis Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise ID 83702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The WPA (Works Project Administration) (within shouting distance of this marker); McClelland Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinhold Chrystman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacajawea and Pomp (about 600 feet away); The Boise Gallery of Art - 1937 (about 600 feet away); The Story of Julia & Tom Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
More about this marker. This marker is mounted on a non-functioning water fountain.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.