Almo in Cassia County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Fading Away

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

1. Fading Away Marker

Captions: (bottom left) 1930; (bottom right) 1991.

Inscription. There are thousands of names here I registered on a large Rock. -- Richard Augustus Keen at City of Rocks, June 22, 1852

Throughout the West emigrants recorded their passing by writing their names -- often with axle grease -- at unique places like the City of Rocks. This rock, called Camp Rock, once contained hundreds of names. But these historic records are fast disappearing. Nature takes it toll, but so do careless or malicious humans. How long will remnants of the names remain? No one knows.

Enjoy Camp Rock's inscriptions from a distance. Please stay behind the fence.

Erected by National Park Service, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1852.

Location. 42° 4.41′ N, 113° 41.43′ W. Marker is in Almo, Idaho, in Cassia County. Marker can be reached from City of Rocks Road (Road 3077 S) near Twin Sisters Road (Road 4300 S), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Almo ID 83312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Distant Views (within shouting distance

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of this marker); California Trail -- Silent City of Rocks (approx. ¼ mile away); A Pleasant Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pinnacle Pass (approx. one mile away); California Trail -- Pinnacle Pass (approx. 1.9 miles away); California Trail - Nearing City of Rocks (approx. 3.1 miles away); Replica Wagon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Camped... (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Almo.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the backside of Camp Rock.

Additional commentary.
1. Most markers at City of Rocks Have been replaced.
Most markers at City of Rocks Have been replaced. The new wayside exhibits at the Visitor's Center and in the Reserve were installed since June 2021.

Note from the Editors: Thank you for your comments. If you have any additional photos of the nearby markers or area we would gladly consider publishing them here, on associated pages of HMdb.org or as new marker submissions.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

2. Camp Rock and Fading Away Marker
— Submitted September 28, 2021.

Camp Rock Inscriptions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

3. Camp Rock Inscriptions

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

4. Camp Rock Inscriptions

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.