Near Cokeville in Lincoln County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Golden Anniversary 1940
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015
1. Wyoming Panel
Golden Anniversary 1940
Admitted to Statehood July 10, 1890
Idaho
50 Years of Statehood
1940
Admitted July 3, 1890
Erected 1940 by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming and 50 Years of Statehood Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1890.
Location. 42° 12.822′ N, 111° 2.839′ W. Marker is near Cokeville, Wyoming, in Lincoln County. It is on U.S. 30 near Wyoming Highway 89, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cokeville WY 83114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Westward Expansion Trails Region and in Greater Yellowstone. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oregon Trail 1847 (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Fork (approx. one mile away in Idaho); One Continual Stream (approx. 9.6 miles away in Idaho); Idaho's Emigrant Trails (approx. 9.6 miles away in Idaho); Hot, Cold, Dry, Wet, Dusty, 2,000-Mile Trail (approx. 9.6 miles away in Idaho); Big Hill (approx. 9.6 miles away in Idaho);
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More about this marker. This marker is locate on the Idaho/Wyoming border where U.S. Highway 39 crosses the states line.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015
2. Idaho Panel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015
3. Golden Anniversary 1940 Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
