Salmon in Lemhi County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

The Dog of Discovery

Photographed By Chris English, November 9, 2012

1. The Dog of Discovery Marker

Inscription. Inscribed on his collar: "The greatest traveler of my species. My name is Seaman, the dog of Captain Meriwether Lewis, whom I accompanied to Pacifick Ocean through the interior of the continent of North America."

This statue is dedicated to "Seaman" and all the dogs of Lemhi County Idaho - May 30, 2005.
Made possible by the Lemhi County Humane Society of Salmon, Idaho, the Idaho Governor's Lewis and Clark Trail Committee and the city of Salmon, Idaho.

Statue created by Utah Artists Adrian Prazen and William Kranstover

Erected 2005 by Lemhi County Humane Society of Salmon, Idaho.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1857.

Location. 45° 9.93′ N, 113° 51.95′ W. Marker is in Salmon, Idaho, in Lemhi County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street (State Highway 28) 2 miles east of U.S. 93, on the left when traveling east. This marker is located at the north edge of the Sacajawea Center parking lot 2 miles east of Salmon, Idaho. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salmon ID 83467, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sacajawea (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacajawea Historic Byway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Bonneville (approx. 5.6 miles away); Historic Lemhi Co. (approx. 5.6 miles away); William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805 (approx. 10.3 miles away); Tower Rock: William Clark's "Clift" (approx. 10.3 miles away); The Bluff (approx. 10.4 miles away); Tower Creek (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salmon.

Also see . . .
1. Seaman''s Grave Web Page. A Find-A-Grave posting of a marker at a "non-cemetery burial site." (Submitted on September 23, 2012.)

2. "Get to Know the Newfoundland". American Kennel Club website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)

Photographed By Chris English, November 9, 2012

2. The Dog of Discovery Marker

Photographed By Chris English, November 9, 2012

3. The Dog of Discovery Marker

The Dog of Discovery Marker and Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, November 9, 2012

4. The Dog of Discovery Marker and Sculpture

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