Near Lenore in Clearwater County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Slaterville
Served as the steamboat port for the Clearwater Gold Rush
— which followed mineral discoveries at Pierce in 1860 —
Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 250.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1861.
Location. 46° 30.671′ N, 116° 33.679′ W. Marker is near Lenore, Idaho, in Clearwater County. Marker is on U.S. 12, 0.6 miles west of Lenore Grade, on the right. Marker is located in the Lenore Rest Area, a pull-out and parking lot on the north side of US Highway 12, overlooking the Clearwater River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lenore ID 83541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nimiipuu Daily Life (a few steps from this marker); Indian Houses (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lenore Tram (approx. half a mile away); Culdesac (approx. 10.8 miles away); St. Joseph's Mission (approx. 12˝ miles away); Railroad Tunnels (approx. 12˝ miles away).
More about this marker. Large wooden marker in good condition
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