Rock Springs in Sweetwater County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Dedicated to the Everlasting Memory of the Father of Our Country
George Washington
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2015
1. Dedicated to the Everlasting Memory of the Father of Our Country Marker
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B. P. O. Elks
Rock Springs Lodge No. 624
Carl Hafner, Jr., E. R.
Salt Lake City Lodge No. 85
Otto E. Vombaur, Jr., E. R.
Rock Springs, Wyoming, February 22, 1939
Erected 1939 by B.P.O. Elks Rock Springs Lodge No. 624 and Salt Lake City Lodge No. 85.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 41° 35.077′ N, 109° 13.166′ W. Marker is in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. It is at the intersection of C Street and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on C Street. The marker is beside the northwest corner of the historic Rock Springs Elks Lodge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rock Springs WY 82901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Westward Expansion Trails Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rock Springs Coal Welcome Sign (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beneath This Monument (about 800 feet away); A Tragedy Remembered (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Charlie Smith" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Springs Coal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Spring Stage Station Site (approx. 1½ miles away); Oil Derrick (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tipples and the Reliance Coal Mines (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Springs.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2015
2. The Sprirt of Elkdom — Always American
Sponsors of monument and accessories
Plaques… Salt Lake Stamp Co., Salt Lake
Flag Pole… The Lang Co., Salt Lake
Flag… Lovinger Disinfectant Co., Salt Lake
Accessories… Hofmann Hdw. Co., Salt Lake
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2015
3. Dedicated to the Everlasting Memory of the Father of Our Country Monument
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2015
4. Historic Rock Springs BPO Elks Lodge
The "Father of Our Country" monument & flagpole are at the northwest (left) corner of the Historic Rock Springs BPO Elks Lodge.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
