Near Lenore in Clearwater County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Indian Houses
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 6, 2018
1. Indian Houses Marker
As long as 3,000 years ago, they had large oval houses, 28 feet long by 24 feet wide. To build these houses, they put a bark and mat covering over a frame of 50 or so house posts. Four or more families lived in a house this size. From their village here by the river, they went out to hunt deer or dig camas. They had to travel widely in their constant search for food.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 316.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 46° 30.6′ N, 116° 33.792′ W. Marker is near Lenore, Idaho, in Clearwater County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 12 at milepost 27 near Rapidview Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lenore ID 83541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nimiipuu Daily Life (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slaterville (about 600 feet away); Lenore Tram
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More about this marker. This marker is located at the Rattlesnake Point rest area.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 6, 2018
2. Indian Houses Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 6, 2018
3. Clearwater River
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
