Near American Falls in Power County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
1. Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail Marker
In this defile on August 10, 1862 a band of Shoshone Indians ambushed an Immigrant Train bound for Oregon killing nine white men and wounding six.Erected 1927 by Sons of Idaho.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1862.
Location. 42° 40.512′ N, 112° 59.262′ W. Marker is near American Falls, Idaho, in Power County. Marker can be reached from Park Lane near Register Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: American Falls ID 83211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Massacre Rock - A Clashing of Cultures (a few steps from this marker); Snake River Rest Area Oregon Trail Kiosk (approx. 1.9 miles away); Oregon Trail (approx. 1.9 miles away); Register Rock (approx. 2.1 miles away); Coldwater Hill Rest Area Oregon Trail Kiosk
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More about this marker. This marker is located at the end of Memorial Trail which has its trailhead near the Massacre Rocks State Park Visitor Center.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
2. Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
3. Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail Marker
The marker is to the right of the trees. The defile is to the left of the rocks.
Idaho Historical Society
4. The Attack at Massacre Rocks
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 203 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
