Near Milton-Freewater in Umatilla County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
The Fremont Trail
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 15, 2023
1. The Fremont Trail Marker
John C. Fremont's scientific expedition camped here on Oct. 23, 1843 with 40 men, 12 mule drawn carts, a light covered wagon and 1 brass 12-pound howitzer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1843.
Location. 45° 53.985′ N, 118° 20.02′ W. Marker is near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, in Umatilla County. It is on Walla Walla River Road 1.7 miles east of Couse Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54626 Walla Walla River Rd, Milton Freewater OR 97862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Oregon. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Marie Dorion Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ezra Meeker Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Fort Walla Walla
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Photographed by Clayton Pickett, June 20, 2026
2. The Fremont Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
