Jackson in Teton County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
"John Hoback , Guide of Astorians"
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2011
1. "John Hoback , Guide of Astorians" Marker
Inscription.
"John Hoback , Guide of Astorians". . "John Hoback, Jacob Reznor and Edward Robinson, trappers from Kentucky, in 1811 guided the Astorians land expeditions land expedition under Wilson Price Hunt across the northern part of present Wyoming to the Snake River. From this Junction of the Snake and Hoback Rivers the Hunt group passed through Jackson Hole over Teton Pass and onto Henry's Fort in Idaho. In this area Hoback and his companions were detached from the expedition to trap beaver. The following summer the eastbound Astorians led by Robert Stuart, met them in the wilderness, starving and destitute, having been robbed by the Indians. They were given clothing and equipment and continued hunting and trapping, until the winter of 1813 when they were killed by the Indians. The river here was named by Wilson Price Hunt for his guide."
"John Hoback, Jacob Reznor and Edward Robinson, trappers from Kentucky, in 1811 guided the Astorians land expeditions land expedition under Wilson Price Hunt across the northern part of present Wyoming to the Snake River. From this Junction of the Snake and Hoback Rivers the Hunt group passed through Jackson Hole over Teton Pass and onto Henry's Fort in Idaho. In this area Hoback and his companions were detached from the expedition to trap beaver. The following summer the eastbound Astorians led by Robert Stuart, met them in the wilderness, starving and destitute, having been robbed by the Indians. They were given clothing and equipment and continued hunting and trapping, until the winter of 1813 when they were killed by the Indians. The river here was named by Wilson Price Hunt for his guide."
Erected by Teton County Historical Society - Bridger - Teton National Forest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 43° 19.182′ N, 110° 42.902′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Wyoming, in Teton County. Marker is on U.S. 191, 0.8 miles east of U.S. 89, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson WY 83001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,113 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.