Revelstoke in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

River of the West

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1. River of the West Marker

Inscription. For 1200 miles, in two countries, the Columbia carves its way to the Pacific Ocean. Named after Robert Gray's ship the "Columbia", it was first mapped in 1811 by David Thompson. This "highway" for traders, missionaries and gold miners later became a route for sternwheelers. Dammed for flood control and hydro-electric power the river continues to serve the Pacific Northwest.

Erected 1966 by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 51° 2.658′ N, 118° 12.162′ W. Marker is in Revelstoke, British Columbia, in Columbia-Shuswap. Marker can be reached from Big Bend Highway (Provincial Highway 23) 2.6 kilometers north of Pearkes Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the BC Interior Forestry Museum & Forest Discovery Centre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5205 Hwy 23 N, Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Also see . . . Columbia River. Wikipedia entry on the fourth-largest river in the United States by volume. (Submitted on February 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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