Near Glenns Ferry in Elmore County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018
1. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon Marker
In 1975, this wagon joined 49 other state wagons from across the country in a pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to celebrate America'a Bicentennial.
Prior to leaving for Valley Forge, the wagon visited schools, communities, and parks throughout Idaho.
The wagon followed the Oregon Trail in reverse, with other Pacific Northwest wagons, wintering at Fort Laramie, Wyoming and arriving near Independence, Missouri in May of 1976. The pilgrimage the headed to its final destination on July 4, 1976.
After camping at Valley Forge for two months, the wagon was returned to Idaho to be cared for by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the original sponsor of the Idaho Bicentennial Wagon.
Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 42° 56.49′ N, 115° 19.314′ W. Marker is near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, in Elmore County. It is on Three Island State Park near West
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Regionally, this marker is on the Snake River Plain and in Greater Boise. It is also in the American 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: Motor Homes Without Motors (a few steps from this marker); The Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Three Island Ford (a few steps from this marker); To All Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); "A Most Dangerous Crossing" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Over 500 Miles Step-by-Step (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site 1 ★ Two Island Crossing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Glenn's Ferry (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenns Ferry.
More about this marker. This marker is located at the wagons shelter in Three Island State Park.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018
2. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon, on the left, and Marker
The marker is on the left.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2018
3. Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon Marker
Photographed by U.S. Forest Service, Dept. of Agriculture, circa 1976
4. Oregon's Bicentennial Wagon
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
