Near Lolo in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Lewis and Clark in Salish Territory
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 11, 2018
1. Lewis and Clark in Salish Territory Marker
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Lewis and Clark in Salish Territory. . The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near here September 9 through 11, 1805, while traveling through the ancient territory of the Salish and Pend d'Orielle people. Since time immemorial, the tribes have known this place as Tmsmli (approximately pronounced tim-sum-lee), meaning "No Salmon," a name originating in their creation stories. Lewis and Clark called it Travelers Rest, and it later became known as Lolo Creek. Here the party rested the horses they had acquired from the Salish and unsuccessfully attempted to secure a supply of game for their difficult westward trip across the Bitterroot Mountains. , It was at Travelers Rest that the party confirmed the presence of the Indian route up the Blackfoot River to the Great Plains east of the Rockies. This ancient trail of the Salish and Pend d'Orielle people was also used by allied tribes to the West, including the Nez Perce. It was part of a sophisticated network of aboriginal trails that crisscrossed the northern Great Plains and Pacific Northwest. , Lewis and Clark returned to camp on Lolo Creek from June 30 to July 3, 1806. They stocked up on deer meat, ran races with their Nez Perce guides, readied their gear, and finalized their plans to separate before returning to St. Louis.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near here September 9 through 11, 1805, while traveling through the ancient territory of the Salish and Pend d'Orielle people. Since time immemorial, the tribes have known this place as Tmsmli (approximately pronounced tim-sum-lee), meaning "No Salmon," a name originating in their creation stories. Lewis and Clark called it Travelers Rest, and it later became known as Lolo Creek. Here the party rested the horses they had acquired from the Salish and unsuccessfully attempted to secure a supply of game for their difficult westward trip across the Bitterroot Mountains.
It was at Travelers Rest that the party confirmed the presence of the Indian route up the Blackfoot River to the Great Plains east of the Rockies. This ancient trail of the Salish and Pend d'Orielle people was also used by allied tribes to the West, including the Nez Perce. It was part of a sophisticated network of aboriginal trails that crisscrossed the northern Great Plains and Pacific Northwest.
Lewis and Clark returned to camp on Lolo Creek from June 30 to July 3, 1806. They stocked up on deer meat, ran races
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with their Nez Perce guides, readied their gear, and finalized their plans to separate before returning to St. Louis.
Erected by Montana Department of Transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1805.
Location. 46° 44.516′ N, 114° 4.884′ W. Marker is near Lolo, Montana, in Missoula County. It can be reached from U.S. 93 near Delarka Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13498 U.S Highway 93, Lolo MT 59847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana, in Glacier Country, and in Greater Missoula. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
