Alpine in Lincoln County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

The Astorians

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015

1. The Astorians Marker

Inscription. Here in Sept. 1812, the returning Astorians led by Robert Stuart were attacked by the Indians and their horses stolen.
Dedicated July 4, 1939, to commemorate the opening of the Snake River Canyon Road.
Built by Civilian Conservation Corps.
Reconstructed by the Town of Alpine.
Dedicated July 4, 1990, for "Wyoming's Centennial" as a Lasting Legacy-Project.

Erected 1990 by Town of Alpine.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1939.

Location. 43° 9.611′ N, 111° 1.549′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Wyoming, in Lincoln County. It is on U.S. 89 near River Circle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116486 U.S Highway 89, Alpine WY 83128, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Baker Cabin (approx. 9.1 miles away); Pioneer Historic Byway (approx. 11.6 miles away in Idaho); Tincup Creek (approx. 15.2 miles away in Idaho).

Also see . . . The Austrians and the Indians - Native American Netroots. (John Jacob) Astor envisioned a chain of trading posts on the upper Missouri River and a fleet of trading ships that would supply posts on the Columbia River. These ships would also be
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able to trade along the coast and supply the Russian trading posts in Alaska. The ships would then carry the furs to Canton, China where they would be traded for prized Chinese merchandise which would then be transported to the northeastern United States. (Submitted on November 13, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015

2. The Astorians Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.