Near Worden in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Transportation: Hoofing It
July 16, 1806 Encampment
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2020
1. Transportation: Hoofing It Marker
Inscription.
Transportation: Hoofing It. July 16, 1806 Encampment. Although the majority of their journey was accomplished by traveling waterways, Clark and his party could not have gotten over the Rocky Mountains without horses and still needed them once they arrived at the Yellowstone. They continued to hunt on horseback and planned on trading horses at the Mandan Indian Villages for essential goods that would sustain them on the last leg of their journey home. Yet maintaining their herd of 49 horses and a colt proved to be difficult. Half the horses were taken at Canoe Camp and the remaining horses were taken from Sgt. Pryor, south of Pompeys Pillar. The rocky Yellowstone embankment took its toll: "...our horses was So lame owing to their feet being worn quit Smooth and to the quick..." , "I had Mockersons made of green Buffalow Skin and put on their feet which seams to relieve them very much in passing over the Stoney plains." - William Clark, July 16, 1806
Although the majority of their journey was accomplished by traveling waterways, Clark and his party could not have gotten over the Rocky Mountains without horses and still needed them once they arrived at the Yellowstone. They continued to hunt on horseback and planned on trading horses at the Mandan Indian Villages for essential goods that would sustain them on the last leg of their journey home. Yet maintaining their herd of 49 horses and a colt proved to be difficult. Half the horses were taken at Canoe Camp and the remaining horses were taken from Sgt. Pryor, south of Pompeys Pillar. The rocky Yellowstone embankment took its toll: "...our horses was So lame owing to their feet being worn quit Smooth and to the quick..."
"I had Mockersons made of green Buffalow Skin and put on their feet which seams to relieve them very much in passing over the Stoney plains." - William Clark, July 16, 1806
Erected by Bureau of Land Management and National Conservation Lands.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1806.
Location. 45° 59.708′ N, 108° 0.189′
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W. Marker is near Worden, Montana, in Yellowstone County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 312 near South 31st Road, on the right when traveling west. This marker is on The "Yellowstone River" Walkway at Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Highway 312, Worden MT 59088, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2020
2. Transportation: Hoofing It Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
