Mackay in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Mount McCaleb

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2019

1. Mount McCaleb Marker

Inscription. Mt. McCaleb, named for the Civil War veteran and local merchant, Jesse McCaleb, is the prominent 11,683 ft. peak visible north of MacKay.
In 1878, while helping escort supply wagons and arms to Challis, McCaleb and 13 others were attacked by Indians near present-day MacKay. Creating a barricade of wagons, a small group held off over 100 Indians in a two-day battle. In the end, Jesse McCaleb was the only casualty: the mountain bears his name in memorial.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society and Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 508.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 43° 54.916′ N, 113° 21.981′ W. Marker is in Mackay, Idaho, in Custer County. It is on Custer Street (U.S. 93) near Capital Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Custer Avenue, Mackay ID 83251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central

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Idaho — Sawtooth Range.

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 2 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The First LDS Church (approx. 12½ miles away); Pearson Park (approx. 12.6 miles away).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2019

2. Mount McCaleb Marker

Mount McCaleb image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019

3. Mount McCaleb

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.