Near Kooskia in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Lewis and Clark
Squamish Glade Camp
Enroute to Pacific.
Erected 1935 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Alice Whitman Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1805.
Location. 46° 38.078′ N, 114° 34.656′ W. Marker is near Kooskia, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker can be reached from Highway 12 near Elk Meadows Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44000 US Highway 12, Kooskia ID 83539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nez Perce Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lolo Summit (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark Route (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lolo Trail Crossing (approx. 2.9 miles away); Checkerboard Legacy (approx. 2.9 miles away); Soldiers as Naturalists (approx. 8.1 miles away in Montana); Cycles and Circles (approx. 10.7 miles away in Montana); a different marker also named Lewis and Clark Route (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kooskia.
More about this marker. This marker was originally place outside at nearby Packer Meadow in 1935. Damaged by vandals, it was recovered, repaired, rededicated and placed inside the Lolo Pass Visitor Center with an addenda.
I do wonder what happened to the other two plaques?
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.