Jackson in Teton County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Jackson Hole

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 12, 2015

1. Jackson Hole Marker

Inscription. In 1889, five Mormon families pioneered Jackson Hole making the trip of 28 miles in 14 days over Teton Pass. Their leader was Elijah N. Wilson, known among the people as "Uncle Nick" - famous Indian scout and Pony Express rider. They found 18 single men living in the valley. These families established homes and later built a fort for protection against the Indians. The first L.D.S. services were held on Easter Sunday 1890. Sylvester Wilson was the first presiding Elder.

Erected 1948 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 123.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list.

Location. 43° 28.43′ N, 110° 47.278′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Wyoming, in Teton County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway (U.S. 191) and Teton Pass Highway (Wyoming Highway 22), on the right when traveling east on West Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1031 West Broadway, Jackson WY

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83001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Jackson Hole Area

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Square as it appeared in 1936 (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Clubhouse (approx. 1.4 miles away); John Colter (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Jackson Town Square (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Jackson State Bank (approx. 1.4 miles away); Jackson Hole Veterans Monument (approx. 1.4 miles away); Teton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . Jackson Hole History - Jackson Wyoming Chamber of Commerce. Wildlife has played an important role in the history of Jackson Hole . The abundant wildlife lured early explorers to the valley. The Native Americans came to hunt buffalo and other large
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 12, 2015

2. Jackson Hole Marker
game, and the first European and American visitors came to collect beaver pelts. (Submitted on November 26, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

An Attractively Painted Utility Box near the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 12, 2015

3. An Attractively Painted Utility Box near the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.