Weston in Franklin County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Weston Pioneers

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019

1. Weston Pioneers Marker

Inscription. April 15, 1865 the following pioneers settled at Weston.
Christopher Funk, his wife Annie Kofoed and children.
John Maughan, his wife Marie Davenport and children.
Samuel Rodgers, and is wife Augusta.
Hanz Funk, his wife Christina Swensen and children.
Warner Hoopes, his wife Pricilla and children.
Rasmus Nelson, his wife Sena Nelson and children, and Wilson Robins.

Erected 1941 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Lone Rock Camp. (Marker Number 69.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1865.

Location. 42° 2.25′ N, 111° 58.777′ W. Marker is in Weston, Idaho, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Depot Street near North Center Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weston ID 83286, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weston Grist Mill (approx. half a mile away); Dayton, Idaho (approx. 5.4 miles away); Pioneer Ferry and Bridge (approx. 6.6 miles away); Oneida Stake Academy (approx. 6.8 miles away); Preston's First Schoolhouse

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(approx. 7.3 miles away); Pass of the Standing Rock (approx. 7.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pass of the Standing Rock (approx. 7.4 miles away); Bear River Massacre Monument (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.

More about this marker. The marker is located at the L.D.S. Church.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019

2. Weston Pioneers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.