Near Cottonwood in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Seventeen Volunteers
Captain D.B. Randall, C.M. Day, James Buchanan, H.C. Johnson, F.A. Fenn, Frank D. Vansise, L.P. Wilmot, A.D. Bartley, Charles Johnson, A.B. Leland, E.J. Bunker, Charles W. Case, B.F. Evans, J.L. Cearley, William B. Beemer, D.H. Howser, George Riggins.
Erected 1931 by Idaho County Pioneer Association.
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, and the The Nez Perce Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1877.
Location. 46° 1.596′ N, 116° 19.68′ W. Marker is near Cottonwood, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Airport Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 95. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cottonwood ID 83522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nez Perce War (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark (a few steps from this marker); Nez Perce War - Foster''s Gravesite (a few steps from this marker); Gathering at Tipahxlee’whum (Tepahlewam) (approx. 8.8 miles away); Camas Prairie (approx. 10.7 miles away); Tolo, Alab-lemot (approx. 11½ miles away); The Eimers Legacy (approx. 11½ miles away); The Camas Connection (approx. 11½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cottonwood.
More about this marker. Four markers are located at the turnout near the Highway 95 and Airport Road intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.