Glenns Ferry in Elmore County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Rosevear's Ferry

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018

1. Rosevear's Ferry Marker

Inscription. 1890, Joseph Rosevear and Sam McAnulty pulled the waterlogged Glenn Ferry out of the Snake River, and some of its material was used to build the Rosevear Ferry, which operated until 1908, when a bridge was built. The Rosevear Ferry was owned and operated by Joseph Rosevear, and ran from Rosevear Ranch on the south side of the Snake River, to their property on the north side. It is now the Eddie Bostic Recreation Area, or Glenns Ferry Boat Docks.

Erected by City of Glenns Ferry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 42° 56.874′ N, 115° 17.856′ W. Marker is in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, in Elmore County. It is at the intersection of South Commercial Street and West Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 684 South Commercial Street, Glenns Ferry ID 83623, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Snake River Plain

and in Greater Boise.

It is also in the American

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Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glenn's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Oregon Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Site 1 ★ Two Island Crossing (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gorby Opera Theatre (1914) (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Oregon Trail (approx. 1.3 miles away); Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Three Island Ford (approx. 1.3 miles away); To All Pioneers (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenns Ferry.

Also see . . . History of Glenns Ferry - City of Glenns Ferry. Gustavus P. Glenn knew an opportunity when he saw one. He was a freight hauler with teams of oxen and horses moving needed goods along the Kelton-to-Boise section of the Oregon Trail.... In 1869 Gustavus Glenn built a ferry boat so that his wagons and others could cross the Snake River without the
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018

2. Rosevear's Ferry Marker
danger of driving horse and oxen teams through the treacherous waters. By this time traffic on the Oregon trail was heavy in both directions. (Submitted on October 30, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.