Almo in Cassia County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Horrible Indian Massacre
Almo Idaho
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
1. Horrible Indian Massacre Marker
Erected by Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 42° 5.784′ N, 113° 38.01′ W. Marker is in Almo, Idaho, in Cassia County. It is at the intersection of Elba-Almo Road and 3000 South, on the right when traveling south on Elba-Almo Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Elba-Almo Road, Almo ID 83312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Magic Valley. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camped... (approx. 0.3 miles away); Replica Wagon (approx. 0.3 miles away); California Trail - Nearing City of Rocks (approx. Ύ mile away); Distant Views (approx. 3.3 miles away); Fading Away (approx. 3.3 miles away); California Trail -- Silent City of Rocks (approx. 3½ miles away); A Pleasant Place (approx. 3.6 miles away); Pinnacle Pass (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Almo.
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Also see . . . Idaho Legend's Days May Be Numbered. Deseret News, 1994:
It probably never happened, but it is hard to kill a legend. (Submitted on July 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
2. Horrible Indian Massacre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
