Near Alcova in Natrona County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Pioneer Women
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016
1. The Pioneer Women Marker
In Honor of
The Pioneer Women
Buried Here
In Unmarked Graves
1836-1870
Erected 1930 by Business and Professional Women's Club of Casper.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 42° 26.502′ N, 107° 13.138′ W. Marker is near Alcova, Wyoming, in Natrona County. It is at the intersection of Oregon Trail Road and Martin Cove Road, on the left when traveling west on Oregon Trail Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcova WY 82620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Westward Expansion Trails Region and in Greater Casper. 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 walking distance of this marker: The Oregon Trail (here, next to this marker); Tom Sun Ranch (here, next to this marker); A Tribute to Hardship (approx. Ό mile away); The Emigrant Road (approx. Ό mile away); Sun Ranch (approx. Ό mile away); Martin's Cove (approx. 0.3 miles away); Following the River (approx. 0.3 miles away); Devil's Gate (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcova.
More about this marker. This marker is located at Mormon Handcart Historic Site.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016
2. The Pioneer Women Marker
This marker is on the left. Devil's Gate is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 755 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
