Near Alpine Village in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Snowshoe Thomson

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 22, 2022

1. Snowshoe Thomson Marker

Inscription. This marks the home of John Albert Thomson (Snowshoe Thomson), great pioneer of the Sierra and hero of the mountains, who for twenty winters carried the mail over deep snow of the mountains on his long skiis [sic], giving help to those in need along the way. Born in Norway in 1827 - died here May 15, 1876.

Reverentially dedicated June 23, 1956
By the Society of E Clampus Vitus, James W. Marshall Post No. 49 officiating.

Rededicated 8-20-83
Snowshoe Thomson Chapter No. 1827

Erected 1956 by E Clampus Vitus, James W. Marshall Post No. 49.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1876.

Location. 38° 46.373′ N, 119° 46.377′ W. Marker is near Alpine Village, California, in Alpine County. Marker is on Diamond Valley Road just west of Airport Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Markleeville CA 96120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Snowshoe Thompson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Snowshoe Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Trail - To West Carson Canyon (approx. 2½ miles away); The Pony Express - Woodfords

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Woodfords Station (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Sign of the Elephant (approx. 2.8 miles away); Carson Trail - First Crossing in Mad Canyon (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Hurdy House (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine Village.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 22, 2022

2. Snowshoe Thomson Marker

Snowshoe Thomson Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 22, 2022

3. Snowshoe Thomson Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2022, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.