Near Emmett in Gem County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Freezeout Hill
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
1. Freezeout Hill Marker
In 1862 Tim Goodale opened an Oregon Trail Cutoff which descended a steep ridge just west of here into the valley below.
Later that year a gold rush to Boise Basin came up Payette Valley, and the next summer farmers along the river started raising crops to supply the mines. For a year or more they were troubled by a notorious band of horse thieves based a Pickett's Corral located at the head of the valley before you. Late in 1864 the farmers organized the Payette Vigilance Committee and drove out the Pickett Corral Gang.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 295.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 43° 50.663′ N, 116° 28.064′ W. Marker is near Emmett, Idaho, in Gem County. It is on State Highway 16 at milepost 111 near Old Freezeout/Jackass Gulch Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmett ID 83617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Snake River Plain and in Greater Boise. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pearl (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Canyon Dam
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More about this marker. The maker is located a roadside overlook.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
2. Freezeout Hill Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
3. 911 Memorial
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
4. 911
To those who made the supreme sacrifice,
We salute the symbol of the United States of America.
Long may it wave with blessings of liberty.
Dedicated to those killed and injured September 11, 2001, and
Members of our armed forces, firemen, policemen and
All others who lay their lives on the line each day.
We join hands and found courage to stand together.
WE ARE AMERICAN UNITED!
Sponsored by American Legion Post 49
We salute the symbol of the United States of America.
Long may it wave with blessings of liberty.
Dedicated to those killed and injured September 11, 2001, and
Members of our armed forces, firemen, policemen and
All others who lay their lives on the line each day.
We join hands and found courage to stand together.
WE ARE AMERICAN UNITED!
Sponsored by American Legion Post 49
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,169 times since then and 160 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
