Jackson in Teton County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Elk Antler Arches
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 10, 2011
1. Elk Antler Arches Marker
Inscription.
Elk Antler Arches. . Antler arches have been gates to the Jackson Town Square since 1960. The antlers are from elk that winter on the National Elk Refuge. About 7,500 elk spend each winter on the refuge. The bulls shed their antlers each spring. Antlers are picked up by local Boy Scouts and sold by public auction in this square each May. All four arches were built by the Jackson hole Rotary Club.
The arches are here for all to enjoy - it is unlawful to remove antlers from these arches, and subject to $750 in fines.
Antler arches have been gates to the Jackson Town Square since 1960. The antlers are from elk that winter on the National Elk Refuge. About 7,500 elk spend each winter on the refuge. The bulls shed their antlers each spring. Antlers are picked up by local Boy Scouts and sold by public auction in this square each May. All four arches were built by the Jackson hole Rotary Club.
The arches are here for all to enjoy - it is unlawful to remove antlers from these arches, and subject to $750 in fines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 43° 28.782′ N, 110° 45.687′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Wyoming, in Teton County. Marker is on East Broadway. Marker is on Jackson Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson WY 83001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jackson State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); In The Early Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Teton County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Colter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jackson Town Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gathering (within shouting distance
Four arches, made from antlers, greet visitors walking through Jackson Town Square.
Photographed By Patricia Strat, December 26, 2012
5. Elk Antler Arch
The arches are adorned with lights for the holidays.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,092 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Patricia Strat of Oakton, Virginia.
