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

Snowshoe Thompson

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

1. Snowshoe Thompson Marker

Inscription. This marks the home of John Albert Thompson (Snowshoe Thompson) great pioneer of the Sierras and hero of the mountains, who for twenty winters carried the mail over the deep snow of the mountains on his long skies: Giving help to those in need along the way. Reverently Dedicated June 23, 1956
By the Society of E Clampus Vitus
James W. Marshall Post No.49 Officiating

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1920.

Location. 38° 46.368′ N, 119° 46.349′ W. Marker is in Markleeville, California, in Alpine County. Marker is on Diamond Valley Road, 3 miles east of California Highway 89, on the right when traveling west. 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 (here, next to this marker); Snowshoe Thomson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Trail - To West Carson Canyon (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Pony Express - Woodfords (approx.

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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 Markleeville.

View of Diamond Valley - Site of Snowshoe Thompson Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

2. View of Diamond Valley - Site of Snowshoe Thompson Home

Looking North This marker is located on the right. A second Snowshoe Thompson marker is located on the left. (See Nearby Marker for more information.)

Diamond Valley Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

3. Diamond Valley Road

Looking North from the marker. The cut in the mountain in the background is the approach to Carson Pass.

View of Diamond Valley Ranch Site of Snowshoe Thompson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

4. View of Diamond Valley Ranch Site of Snowshoe Thompson

Looking Southeast from Marker.

John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle

5. John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson

This statue and monument is located at the Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa, Nevada
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,507 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on July 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.