Near Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Bert Zimmerly
1909-1949
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018
1. Bert Zimmerly Marker
This marker is missing.
Noted pilot and founder of Idaho's first airline. His skillful flying, zest for adventure, pioneer spirit and mercy missions left an aviation legend.
He was a man of remarkable energy, resolution and result -- yet, withal a modest and respected citizen.
This tablet is inscribed to his memory by a host of friends.
Erected by The friends of Bert Zimmerly.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 46° 27.612′ N, 117° 0.9′ W. Marker is near Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. It is on Old Spiral Highway near Spur Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22729 Old Spiral Highway, Lewiston ID 83501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho Idahos Panhandle and in the Palouse. It is also in the American Mountain West, specifically in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Steamboats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewiston Hill (about 400 feet away); Mackenzie's Post (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lewis Clark State College (approx. 1.1 miles away); The First Capital (approx. 1.1 miles away); John Silcott (approx. 2½ miles away); 18th St. Bridge (approx. 2½ miles away); Lewis and Clark (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.
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Photographed by Find-a-Grave, February 23, 2015
2. Bert Zimmerly Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
