Kellogg in Shoshone County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Kellogg's Jackass
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 9, 2018
1. Kellogg's Jackass Marker
Not far from here, his jackass strayed away. Kellogg finally found his wandering burro grazing on a tremendous outcropping of galena on the hillside above Wardner, about two miles south of here. Such was the discovery of the world famous Bunker Hill mine, which has produced over 28 million tons of lead, silver, and zinc -- and the end is not yet in sight.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 290.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 47° 32.766′ N, 116° 7.914′ W. Marker is in Kellogg, Idaho, in Shoshone County. It is at the intersection of West Cameron Avenue and Bunker Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Cameron Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 899 West Cameron Avenue, Kellogg ID 83837, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho — Idaho’s Panhandle. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hercules Mill (approx. 10.4 miles away); "The Big Blowup" (approx. 10.4 miles away); a different marker also named "The Big Blowup" (approx. 10.4 miles away); Wallace (approx. 10.4 miles away); "Big Ed" Pulaski (approx. 10.9 miles away); Pulaski's Trail (approx. 10.9 miles away); The Great Fire of 1910 (approx. 11 miles away); The Pulaski Tunnel Trail (approx. 11 miles away).
Also see . . . Kellogg, Idaho - Wikipedia. Kellogg is named after a prospector named Noah Kellogg. After nearly a century of bustling activity in the mines, including a history of disputes between union miners and mine owners, the Bunker Hill Mine (& smelter) closed in 1981, leaving thousands out of work and a history of lead contamination. Other mines reduced operations, as well. Since the mines have closed, Kellogg has been moving more towards a resort town...
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 9, 2018
2. Kellogg's Jackass Marker
Additional commentary.
1. Motto of Kellogg, Idaho.
The motto of Kellogg, Idaho is "Founded by a jackass and inhabited by his descendants."
— Submitted March 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed by Bunker Hill Company
3. Kellogg, Idaho in earlier times
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,541 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
