Post Falls in Kootenai County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Treaty Rock

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

1. Treaty Rock Marker

Inscription. On June 1, 1871, Frederick Post made a deal with Andrew Seltice -- a prominent Coeur d'Alene Indian leader -- to obtain more than 200 acres of Spokane River land to start a mill here.
They recorded this cession of land on a prominent rock adjacent to Post Falls. This inscription can still be seen here. Post's sawmill located at an important hydroelectric site now used for a power plant, led to the development of a townsite at Post Falls.

Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 348.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1871.

Location. 47° 42.864′ N, 116° 57.078′ W. Marker is in Post Falls, Idaho, in Kootenai County. It can be reached from North Compton Street near West Seltice Way, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 North Compton Street, Post Falls ID 83854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North Idaho — Idaho’s Panhandle

and in Greater Spokane.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lieutenant John Mullan (approx. ¼ mile away); Purcell Trench (approx. 4.2 miles away); Old County Jail (approx. 7.2 miles away); Fort Sherman Powder Magazine (approx. 7.6 miles away); "Big Hank Cabin" (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Sherman Chapel (approx. 7.8 miles away); Fort Sherman (approx. 7.9 miles away); Tubbs Hill (approx. 8½ miles away).

More about this marker. Treaty Rock Park, parking lot and marker are located on a small street; Treaty Rock Road (unsigned). The marker is located in the parking lot.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

2. Treaty Rock Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

3. Treaty Rock

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

4. Treaty Rock

Treaty Rock inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

5. Treaty Rock inscription

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.