Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Old Oregon Trail
Erected by Boise Parks & Recreation, Dr. and Mrs. Jefferson Fairbanks and family.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list.
Location. 43° 33.061′ N, 116° 7.41′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. Marker can be reached from East Lake Forest Drive near Orchid Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5000, Boise ID 83715, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wheels of Change (here, next to this marker); Whitman Overlook (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Our Road Was Very Steep…" (approx. half a mile away); Ezra Meeker (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bonneville Point (approx. 0.9 miles away); Idaho's Emigrant Trails (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fort Boise (approx. 0.9 miles away); Kelton Road (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
sectionhead>More about this marker. This marker is located at the Whitman Trailhead parking lot in the Oregon Trail Historic Reserve.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.