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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fremont County

 
Clickable Map of Fremont County, Colorado and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Fremont County, CO (47) Chaffee County, CO (11) Custer County, CO (6) El Paso County, CO (363) Park County, CO (20) Pueblo County, CO (15) Saguache County, CO (4) Teller County, CO (45)  FremontCounty(47) Fremont County (47)  ChaffeeCounty(11) Chaffee County (11)  CusterCounty(6) Custer County (6)  ElPasoCounty(363) El Paso County (363)  ParkCounty(20) Park County (20)  PuebloCounty(15) Pueblo County (15)  SaguacheCounty(4) Saguache County (4)  TellerCounty(45) Teller County (45)
Cañon City is the county seat for Fremont County
Adjacent to Fremont County, Colorado
      Chaffee County (11)  
      Custer County (6)  
      El Paso County (363)  
      Park County (20)  
      Pueblo County (15)  
      Saguache County (4)  
      Teller County (45)  
 
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1 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — 405 Main Street
On Main Street east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Seven Feet and Apartment Entrance is Dedicated to the City Council and Administration 2016 - 2020 Ron and Sheila Kimmell restored this ground level apartment in April of 2012. Nine months later, the City changed the code disallowing any . . . Map (db m153074) HM
2 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Bustling Center for Trade, Transportation, and Tourism
On Royal Gorge Boulevard (U.S. 50) east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the late 18th century and early 19th century, Cañon City prospered as a trade and transportation center serving the agriculture and mining industries of the region. From its earliest days, Cañon City attracted visitors to soak in warm . . . Map (db m153316) HM
3 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Cañon City / The Gold Belt TourBustling Center for Trade, Transportation, and Tourism
On Fremont Drive north of U.S. 50, on the right.
Cañon City During the late 18th and early 19th Century, Cañon City prospered as a trade and transportation center serving the agriculture and mining industries of the region. From its earliest days, Cañon City attracted visitors to soak in warm . . . Map (db m56132) HM
4 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Colorado Territorial Prison"Old Max"
On 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Colorado State Penitentiary, "Old Max," opened in 1871 as part of the federal prison system when Colorado was still a territory. It was built by convicts using stone quarried and cut on-site. In 1876 when Colorado achieved statehood, " Old Max" . . . Map (db m141395) HM
5 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — First People, Explorers & Settlers
On Main Street east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Ute Indians inhabited this region long before European explorers set foot on this continent. Other tribes like the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and the Comanche moved through the area following herds of buffalo. The Utes left traces of their . . . Map (db m153077) HM
6 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — First Presbyterian Church
On Macon Avenue at 7th Street on Macon Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m153104) HM
7 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Hotel St. Cloud
On Main Street west of 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
In the 1890s, it was the envy of every hotel owner in Colorado. It offered steam heat, electric lights, running water, an elevator, and a first class dining room with linen tablecloths and napkins and snappy waiters. It had thirty guest rooms with . . . Map (db m239851) HM
8 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — How the Bridge Became RoyalRoyal Gorge Bridge & Park America's Bridge ™Come Across
Near County Road 3A, 4.5 miles south of U.S. 50 when traveling south.
A Fitting Name This amazing chasm was originally known as the "Grand Cañon of the Arkansas," which was sometimes confused with the "Grand Canyon of the Colorado." In the summer of 1874, Charles Savage, a famous railroad photographer from . . . Map (db m232533) HM
9 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Lt. Zebulon Pike's Southwestern Expedition1806-7
On Royal Gorge Boulevard (U.S. 50) east of South 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain The men Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . Map (db m153315) HM
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10 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Oldest Oil Field In The West
On West 3rd Street (Colorado Route 115) west of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This Memorial is the Property of the State of Colorado In Florence and surrounding area was developed the first recognized oil field west of the Mississippi River, as a result of the discovery of oil by A.M. Cassidy in . . . Map (db m232226) HM
11 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Raynolds Bank
On Main Street at South Fourth Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
330-332 Main Street National Register: #5FN 573 Date of Construction: 1882-1883 Builder: Frederick A. Raynolds Architecture: Gothic Revival Housed: Raynolds Bank The Handy & McGee Mercantile Store Known as the "Ornament of Canon . . . Map (db m153088) HM
12 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — 141 — Royal Gorge
On County Road 3A, 4.5 miles south of U.S. 24, on the right when traveling south.
Lt. Zubulon M. Pike and his men, who traveled through this area in November and December 1806, were the first American explorers to view the Arkansas River Canyon now known as the Royal Gorge. A small party from the Maj. Stephen H. Long expedition . . . Map (db m34858) HM
13 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Royal Gorge Bridge
On County Road 3A, on the left when traveling east.
Highest suspension bridge in the world Completed in seven months - Dedicated Dec. 7, 1929 Chief Engineer George Cole Consulting Engineer O.K. Peck This property has been placed on National Register of Historic Places By U.S. . . . Map (db m39304) HM
14 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Rudd Cabin
Near South 6th Street south of Royal Gorge Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
This Memorial is the Property of the State of Colorado Built in 1860 by Anson and Harriet Rudd, the cabin is one of the few original log cabin homes still standing in Colorado. First local building with a wooden floor, this . . . Map (db m232229) HM
15 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — St. Cloud Hotel
On Main Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m153011) HM
16 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — The Banana Belt of Colorado
On Main Street east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This region is called the "Banana Belt of Colorado” for a reason. The climate is milder here year round than most counties in the state. Good weather creates the best environment for farming and raising livestock to feed the local economy. . . . Map (db m153091) HM
17 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic BywayTravel historic roads to riches
On Royal Gorge Boulevard east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Drive the Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway and follow the historic travel routes to the Cripple Creek Mining District, one of the world's wealthiest gold mining districts. Phantom Canyon Road follows the grade of the Florence and Cripple Creek . . . Map (db m153320) HM
18 Colorado, Fremont County, Cañon City — Zebulon Pike Block House
On Tunnel Drive, 0.6 miles west of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
To commemorate the fact that Zebulon Pike built a block house on the west bank of Sand Creek near the Arkansas River and spent the winter of 1806-07 thereMap (db m232221) HM
19 Colorado, Fremont County, Cotopaxi — 269 — Rainbow Route / Western Fremont County
On U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
[Side A:] Rainbow Route Completion of this road opens up a scenic paradise unequalled in any other state of the Union and unsurpassed by the scenic gems of the Wild West. Governor George A. Carlson on the opening of the . . . Map (db m55639) HM
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20 Colorado, Fremont County, Cotopaxi — The Cotopaxi Jewish Agricultural Colony 1882-1884
On State Highway 12.
"Set up for yourself roadmarks...the way by which you went. Return, O virgin of Israel" Jeremiah 31:21 Nearly 70 Jewish immigrants were settled in and near Cotopaxi. Facing insurmountable challenges, the ill equipped . . . Map (db m134127) HM
21 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — 101-103 W. Main Street100 West Main Street — 104-108 South Pikes Peak Ave. —
On West Main Street at South Pikes Peak Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
The original two story business building at the corner of S. Pikes Peak and W. Main St,, built with local white brick from Pueblo and white stone trim from Norman McKay's quarry, was considered "the handsomest and most pretentious building in . . . Map (db m232407) HM
22 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — 113 West Main Street — Constructed in 1893 (est.) Architects & Builder: Unknown —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of Pikes Peak Ave (Colorado Route 67), on the left when traveling west.
This building, erected in (approx.) 1893, housed a dry goods store operated by J.H. Dils. By January, 1897, Robert A. Ramsey purchased the stock and business of Dils for his Golden Rule Store, managing the business himself. Golden Rule Stores . . . Map (db m232413) HM
23 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — 120 W. Main StreetConstructed in 1890
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115), on the right when traveling west.
This property has been used for many businesses. In 1895 it housed a grocery store. By 1900 "The Fair" store was housed in this building. A harness shop owned by Henry J. Owens was located here in 1906, with R.H. Paton, M.D. conducting his . . . Map (db m232476) HM
24 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Andrews Block126-128 West Main Street — Original Owner: Henry Sherman Andrews. Constructed in 1898 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Henry Andrews, a real estate investor, erected the building with space for two businesses on the first story and rooms for renters on the upper story. Although the first story has been altered by chang- ing from two storefronts to one, the . . . Map (db m232459) HM
25 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Carmondy Block122 West Main Street — Constructed in 1894 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115), on the right when traveling west.
Thomas Carmondy was the original owner and his business advertised furniture, carpets, Queensware and undertaking services. The embalming room was described as having "every latest improvement", and his other stock "is unexcelled by any of its . . . Map (db m232475) HM
26 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — City Drug106 West Main Street — Constructed 1890-1895 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) at North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
City Drug was the first occupant in late 1894. By 1897 McCreery & Widerfelt operated a drugstore described as "full and complete in every particular". Not only did they have a full line of goods, but also a soda fountain. From 1900-1929 John D. . . . Map (db m232487) HM
27 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Early Agriculture & Ranchingin Eastern Fremont County
On West Main Street (State Highway 115) at North Pikes Peak Avenue (State Highway 67), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Farmers found the soil in Eastern Fremont County to be rich and fertile and perfect for growing a variety of crops. The first successful orchardist was "Uncle Jesse” Frazer. He came to Colorado during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and found no gold . . . Map (db m153161) HM
28 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — First Presbyterian Church201 West 2nd Street — Constructed in 1896 —
On West 2nd Street at North Santa Fe Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
Construction funds were raised among the townspeople and soon there were 42 charter members. The cornerstone was laid on February 11, 1896. This house of worship was completed for just under $6000. The pews are the seats secured from the Old . . . Map (db m232378) HM
29 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Florence Firehouse, Florence City Hall119 & 119 1/2 West Main Street — Constructed in 1892. Architect: Unknown —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67), on the left when traveling west.
This building was originally constructed to house the Florence Firehouse and City Hall. Built in late Victorian style, the building was the location of the Florence City Hall from 1892 until 1920. It housed a jail, the mayor's office, . . . Map (db m232382) HM
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30 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Florence's BeginningsFrom Apple Orchards to Oil Fields
On West Main Street (State Highway 115) at North Pikes Peak Avenue (State Highway 67), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
[Left panel] Florence A historic Colorado oil town Enjoy your visit Caption: [Center panel] In 1859, Jesse Frazer fashioned a plow from a large cottonwood branch and planted his fields in the broad fertile . . . Map (db m153163) HM
31 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — J. C. Penney118 West Main Street — Constructed 1928 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
After its construction in 1928 this building housed a J. C. Penney's store for about 30 years. James Cash Penney, who came to Colorado to fight tuberculosis, worked as a clerk in the Longmont Golden Rule store, a chain store . . . Map (db m232480) HM
32 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — James A. McCandless House120 North Pikes Peak Avenue — Constructed in 1889 • Architects: Balcomb and Rice —
On North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67) at East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south on North Pikes Peak Avenue.
This residence is the second home of the McCandless family and was built after he achieved substantial wealth from a variety of enterprises. The picture taken in March 1889 shows the McCandless family. The person 4th from the left is Florence . . . Map (db m153123) HM
33 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Julius McCandless Hardware124 West Main Street — Architect and Builder: Unknown —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of West Pikes Peak Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Julius McCandless, the nephew of James McCandless was the initial owner and set up his hardware store in the building in 1894 and lived on the first floor. He sold farming implements, hardware, tools, mining supplies, stoves and dishes. Julius, . . . Map (db m232474) HM
34 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Lovell Block132 West Main Street — Constructed in 1894 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) at North Santa Fe Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
When the building was completed in July, 1894, the first occupant was Lewis & Yost general merchandise store. They offered dry goods, notions and furnishings (everything sold at bedrock). The firm was one of the oldest in the city. By . . . Map (db m232457) HM
35 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Lt. Zebulon Pike's Southwestern Expedition1806-7
On North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67) at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Pikes Peak Avenue.
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain The men Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . Map (db m153110) HM
36 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Rio Grande Railroad Viaduct
On Colorado Route 120 south of Colorado Route 115, on the right when traveling south.
Paving the Way The Rio Grande Railroad Viaduct helped bring the world to the Royal Gorge. "The opening of the new bridge is hailed with joy by Florence," wrote the Florence Daily Record on July 14, 1931, as the first autos . . . Map (db m232499) HM
37 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — The Daniels Block Building112-114 West Main Street — Constructed in 1897 —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Daniels building replaced the W. R. Daniels residence, which was the original building on the property. The first story of the building consisted of two stores. One was the W. J. Daniels Drug Store and the other was known as G. . . . Map (db m232484) HM
38 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — The Mezzanine Antiques and Collectibles, LLC125-127 West Main Street
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67), on the left when traveling west.
127 Constructed in 1899 & 125 in 1915. Architect: Unknown Builder/Contractor: Henry Lewis The West portion of the now conjoined building, 127 West Main was built for Mr. William G. Ricketts in 1899, beginning life as a . . . Map (db m232419) HM
39 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Van Nest Building121 West Main Street — Construction: Est. 1895, Architect & Builder: Unknown —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) west of North Pikes Peak Avenue (Colorado Route 67), on the left when traveling west.
Estimated to have been built in 1885 for owner, Van Nest (likely Albert J. Van Nest), likely lived on the second floor along with his wife and five male lodgers. It is not known what type of business operated on the main floor at first. By 1901, . . . Map (db m232416) HM
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40 Colorado, Fremont County, Florence — Wilson Block & Wilson Annex129-131 West Main Street — Constructed 1897 and 1900 Architect: James P. Julien —
On West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) at South Santa Fe Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
The building was built by George Wilson to house his hardware store on the first floor and his residence and hotel on the second floor. He and his wife, Emily, and their four children lived in the building. George was a two-time mayor of . . . Map (db m232421) HM
41 Colorado, Fremont County, Howard — Lt. Zebulon Pike's Southwestern Expedition1806-7
On U.S. 50, 0.4 miles east of Swissvale Road, on the left when traveling east.
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain The men Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . Map (db m153311) HM
42 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — "The Green Dragon"Armored Personnel carrier M113
On Decker Drive, 0.2 miles east of Airport Drive, on the left when traveling south.
First fielded by the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War in April 1962, the APC M113 was widely used. Nicknamed "The Green Dragon" by the enemy Viet Cong, it originally was designed to provide troop transportation. It found higher use in breaking through . . . Map (db m182057) HM
43 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — Arkansas River Valley
On U.S. 50, 0.2 miles east of Phantom Canyon Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
Florence Oil Field Alexander Cassidy dug a twenty-three-foot-deep oil well near here in 1862, making this Colorado's first oil-producing region. Cassidy and others spent nearly two decades plumbing the hollows and seeps, sure that a major . . . Map (db m152994) HM
44 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — Arkansas Valley Country
On U.S. 50, 0.2 miles east of Phantom Canyon Road (County Road 67), on the right when traveling west.
Clockwise, from top • The Pioneer Museum in Florence highlights the town's industrial past. Ample coal and water made the town an optimal site fer processing ore shipped via the Florence and Cripple Creek . . . Map (db m153002) HM
45 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — Corrections Capital
On U.S. 50, 0.2 miles east of Phantom Canyon Road (County Road 67), on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
When Colorado Territorial Prison opened in June 1871 just west of Cañon City, it drew a mixed reception from law-abiding locals — some daunted by the possibility of felons on the loose, others eager for the jobs and services that came with the . . . Map (db m152997) HM
46 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — Cramer School1910
On Upper Beaver Creek Road (Business County Highway 132) 2 miles County Highway 123, on the right when traveling north.
Destroyed by fire and rebuilt 1930Map (db m160887) HM
47 Colorado, Fremont County, Penrose — The Royal Gorge
On U.S. 50, 0.2 miles east of Phantom Canyon Road (County Road 67), on the right when traveling west.
Royal Gorge Railroad War Racing to lay the first tracks into the Colorado Rockies in April 1878, the Denver & Rio Grande and its rival, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, reached the Royal Gorge in a dead heat. Competing construction crews . . . Map (db m152999) HM
48 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — 437 — Ashton-Marysville Area Pioneers
On North 3600 East near State Highway 47, on the right when traveling south.
Tall sagebrush and grass, wild animals, the beautiful Tetons and surrounding mountains greeted the first pioneers of this area. Joe and Mary Weaver Baker and their eight children drove their wagon and cattle from Nebraska and arrived in May of 1889. . . . Map (db m140744) HM
49 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — Bear Gulch Ski BasinEastern Idaho's First Ski Resort
On Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (State Highway 47) near Wood Road (Forest Road 367), on the left when traveling north.
Look around you. You are standing amid a faded dream - a dream to create a premiere ski resort out of wilderness. Much of eastern Idaho during 1938 was considered a frontier when Forest Ranger Rufus Hall searched for a location to build Idaho's . . . Map (db m108977) HM
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50 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — Big Falls Inn
Holding a unique niche in Idaho’s history, Big Falls Inn was built around 1915 by the Snake River Electric Light and Power Company. Although it may originally have been constructed as a combination office and residence for workers, it eventually . . . Map (db m73321) HM
51 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — 391 — Caldera Lookout
On U.S. 20, 0.1 miles south of North Antelope Flat Road, on the left when traveling north.
High on Island Park Caldera's west rim, a 72-foot forest service lookout tower affords an excellent view of this large volcanic feature. No other steel tower has been preserved in this part of Idaho. When it was erected in 1936, lookouts . . . Map (db m72955) HM
52 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — Teton Mountain RangeLes Trois Teton or , The Three Breasts
On Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (State Highway 47) near Forest Road 386, on the right when traveling north.
John Colter after serving with the Lewis and Clark Expedition journeyed to the Teton Yellowstone Country in 1807, and became the first mountain man to see the Teton Mountain Range. Early fur trappers gathered in the valley at the base of the Teton . . . Map (db m108571) HM
53 Idaho, Fremont County, Ashton — 396 — Volcanic Calderas
On U.S. 20, 0.1 miles north of Anderson Mill Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Volcanic Calderas Some 2,000,000 years ago, massive eruptions of hot rock boiled for 60 miles from this high rim on across Yellowstone Park. An exceptionally large crater remained when that lava surface collapsed. Another smaller caldera . . . Map (db m103937) HM
54 Idaho, Fremont County, Island Park — 462 — Harriman State Park
On U.S. 20, 0.9 miles north of N. Pine Haven, on the right when traveling north.
Harriman State Park Started in 1902 as a large cattle ranch, Railroad Ranch soon became a summer retreat for wealthy easterners and eventually Idaho’s largest state park. Railroad magnate and diplomat W. Averell Harriman and his brother . . . Map (db m103938) HM
55 Idaho, Fremont County, Island Park — 461 — Harriman Wildlife Refuge
Near U.S. 20 near Spruce Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Henry's Fork meanders through an 16,000 acre wildlife refuge that retains diverse habitats for many kinds of birds and animals. Lodgepole pine forests and open meadows provide many opportunities to enjoy wildlife here, and fly fishing still . . . Map (db m108979) HM
56 Idaho, Fremont County, Island Park — Island ParkFort Henry Historic Byway — Lost Gold Scenic Trails —
On Kilgore-Yale Road near U.S. 20, on the left when traveling west.
Two panels make up this marker: Island Park describes the northern part of Fremont County from the top of the Ashton Hill to the Montana border. Within its borders is an ancient volcanic caldera that has been inactive for the last . . . Map (db m109006) HM
57 Idaho, Fremont County, Island Park — 389 — Sawtell's Ranch
On State Highway 87 at Henry's Lake Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 87.
In 1868, Gilman Sawtell started a dude ranch and Henry's Lake fishery that did much to develop this natural resort area. Sawtell did everything from supplying swans for New York's Central Park zoo to building a network of roads for tourists . . . Map (db m108978) HM
58 Idaho, Fremont County, Macks Inn — 452 — Pierre J. DeSmetJesuit leader
On State Highway 20 at milepost 400.7, on the right when traveling south.
Roman Catholic Missionary services began in Idaho on Sunday July 10, 1840 in Teton Valley, followed by a mass held near here at Henry's Lake, July 23. Pierre J. DeSmet a Belgian Jesuit leader accompanied a Pend Oreille - Flathead band on . . . Map (db m31214) HM
59 Idaho, Fremont County, Newdale — 345 — Teton Flood
On Highway 33 at milepost 110 at Teton Dam Road, on the right when traveling west on Highway 33.
When Teton Dam suddenly was washed away, June 5, 1976, a large reservoir (280 feet deep) was dumped on farms and towns below. Houses floated away and crop land was ruined as water surged into Snake River and American Falls Reservoir, which . . . Map (db m108351) HM
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60 Idaho, Fremont County, Paker — 449 — Sub-Irrigation on Egin Bench
On North Center Street at East Cedar Street on North Center Street.
The Egin bench area settled in approximately 1880 is watered by subirrigation, a system rare in the world.  Customary surface flooding irrigation did not work in this deep sandy soil.  The pioneers found that a natural substratum barrier trapped . . . Map (db m142174) HM
61 Idaho, Fremont County, Saint Anthony — Fort Henry
On North 1900 East (aka Salem Road) near East 350 North, on the right when traveling north.
The first white American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Established 1810 by Captain Andrew Henry Map (db m108992) HM
62 Idaho, Fremont County, Saint Anthony — 135 — Fort Henry
On North 1900 East (aka Salem Road) near East 350 North, on the right when traveling north.
In 1810, Andrew Henry and a party of trappers from Saint Louis established a winter outpost about 6 miles west of here. Driven from their upper Missouri beaver camp by hostile Blackfeet, they expanded their operations from United States . . . Map (db m108993) HM
63 Idaho, Fremont County, St. Anthony — 40 — Fort Henry
On South Bridge Street near East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
was built in the fall of 1810 by Captain Andrew Henry and his companions of the Missouri Fur Company, about five miles below here on the left bank of this stream (Henry's Fork of Snake River), first buildings erected by Americans in the present . . . Map (db m108980) HM
64 Idaho, Fremont County, St. Anthony — M60A3 Army Tank
On South Bridge Street near East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
No tank performed longer than the M60 series. First introduced in 1961, the M60 series with its advanced weapon control and mighty engine, served under the administration of nine U.S. Presidents. The brawny tank's thick armor eventually shielded the . . . Map (db m108989) HM
65 Idaho, Fremont County, St. Anthony — 70 — Pioneer Meeting House
On South Bridge Street near East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first house of worship erected in the Upper Snake River Valley, was located approximately five and three-fourths miles west, and one and three-fourths miles south of this marker. It was completed by members of the Egin Branch of the Cache Stake . . . Map (db m108988) HM
66 Idaho, Fremont County, St. Anthony — World War I Memorial
Near South Bridge Street near East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
On 17 January, 1920, this island was granted to St. Anthony from the Federal Government. The statue of the "Doughboy" was ordered by the county in May 1923. When it was installed it was veiled until Memorial Day, 30 May, 1923. O.O. Skalet, . . . Map (db m108991) WM
67 Idaho, Fremont County, Teton — 541 — Teton City Settlers
On East Main Street near South 1st Street West, on the right when traveling west.
A group of pioneer men, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, left Mendon, Cache, Utah, April 1883 and traveled to Idaho in search of new homes for their families. The company consisted of Henry Sorenson, John and Niles Peter . . . Map (db m108349) HM
68 Iowa, Fremont County, Sidney — Fremont County Courthouse: Centennial Celebration1889-1989
Near Illinois Street at Cass Street, on the left when traveling south.
Time capsule, buried beneath this Bicentennial Rock, is to be opened in the year 2039Map (db m193996) HM
69 Iowa, Fremont County, Sidney — Last WWI Veteran, Sidney, IowaAlva R. "Rex" Darst — 1895-1988 —
Near Foote Street, 0.2 miles east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Alva R. “Rex” Darst 1895-1988 and in honor of all veterans This memorial donated & erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7064 Tabor, Iowa 1988Map (db m176648) HM WM
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70 Iowa, Fremont County, Thurman — Possum Hollow Wildlife Management Area
On Bluff Road (County Road L44) just south of 242 Avenue (185th Street), on the right when traveling north.
A world class landform; rare geologic features including peak-and-saddle topography and stair-like catsteps; rare flora and fauna such as biscuitroot. These are important reasons why Rosie Hall and her late husband Phil wanted to protect this land. . . . Map (db m193992) HM
71 Wyoming, Fremont County, Atlantic City — Atlantic City: Surviving the Bust
On East Main Street at North Geissler Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Centrally located on the gold-bearing vein in the area, mines literally surrounded Atlantic City by the fall of 1868. The townspeople soon fostered a thriving business community. In addition to sawmills and blacksmith shops, Atlantic City boasted of . . . Map (db m80134) HM
72 Wyoming, Fremont County, Atlantic City — Fort Stambaugh, 1870-1878
On South Pass Road (Dickinson Avenue) near Atlantic City Road, on the left when traveling south.
was established to protect from Indians the gold mining camps of South Pass City, Atlantic City, Miners’ Delight, and others. It was named for 1st Lt. Charles B. Stambaugh, 2nd Cavalry, U.S.A. who was shot from his horse by Indians when defending a . . . Map (db m80145) HM
73 Wyoming, Fremont County, Atlantic City — Local Colour
Near Fort Stambaugh Loop.
In 1880, the population of Miner's Delight was 45, down from its peak of around 100. One of the residents who remained through the 1880's was territorial congressman James Kime. Kime, who settled here in 1869, is credited as being Miner's . . . Map (db m173104) HM
74 Wyoming, Fremont County, Atlantic City — Miner’s DelightIs not abandoned!
Near Fort Stambough Loop.
Entering Miner’s Delight, you’ll be struck by the mystery and charm of an old west ghost town. The weather, brown logs command as much interest as a clear blue sky are reflected in the glassy surface of the beaver ponds. How do these buildings stay . . . Map (db m162424) HM
75 Wyoming, Fremont County, Atlantic City — Miners Delight: The Boom’s Broken PromisesThe Boom’s Broken Promises
On Atlantic City Road at Fort Stambaugh Loop, on the left when traveling south on Atlantic City Road.
As the news of gold spread, the Sweetwater Mining District filled with miners who established Hamilton City about two miles east of here in 1867. The following year, the name of the town changed to Miners Delight, after a highly productive nearby . . . Map (db m80133) HM
76 Wyoming, Fremont County, Crowheart — Crowheart Butte
On U.S. 287 near Sand Draw Road, on the left.
In March, 1866, a battle was fought in this vicinity between Shoshone and Bannock Indians on one side and Crow Indians on the other. The contest was waged for the supremacy of hunting grounds in the Wind River basin. Crowheart Butte was so named . . . Map (db m96243) HM
77 Wyoming, Fremont County, Crowheart — The Riverton Project
On U.S. 287 near U.S. 26, on the left when traveling west.
Portions of the High Plains were not settled until the early 20th century because water was needed for irrigation. Responding to pressure for Western settlement, Congress created the Reclamation Service in 1902. Its purpose was to develop water . . . Map (db m96242) HM
78 Wyoming, Fremont County, Crowheart — Wyoming Winds
On U.S. 287 near U.S. 26, on the left when traveling west.
On the wind-blown mountain slopes south and west of Dubois winters the world’s largest herd of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The bighorn once was found throughout all mountain habitats of the Rockies: today its range is but a remnant. The . . . Map (db m96241) HM
79 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Cultural Heritage
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534.
High in mountains where the natural environment changes swiftly, eroding or burying the past, for how long a time can vestiges of man's frailer achievements withstand obliteration? No matter!, for here man has brought or developed cultures which are . . . Map (db m180651) HM
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80 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Fauna of Union Pass
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Before primitive man discovered this pass between rich hunting grounds native ungulates grazed here during summers, migrating to the river valleys and plains for winters. These high plateaus and mountain meadows then harbored thousands of bison. . . . Map (db m180649) HM
81 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Flora at Union Pass
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Union Pass the cultural site must first have been Union Pass the natural site. As a natural site it commenced to produce vegetation and was afterwards inhabited by animals before it ever became attractive to man==for any purpose other than the . . . Map (db m180421) HM
82 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — ResourcesOwnership - Exploration - Administration
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Aesthetic and economic resources surround Union Pass, extending far to the west, north and southwest. These include grass, browse and forest plus animals living thereby and therein. Ownership of lands and vegetation repose in the nation's people; . . . Map (db m180423) HM
83 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Road through a Pass
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
A road, component of a cultural environment, is the most noticeable feature of this otherwise natural landscape. In present form it is not old, not a pioneer route hacked by frontiersmen. Based and graded to support rapid haulage o ponderous loads . . . Map (db m180419) HM
84 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — The Ramshorn
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Jutting like the topsail of a ship from beyond the apparent horizon. a tip of the Ramshorn is seen. It serves to remind the viewer of the Absarokas, a cragged mountain range broader and longer than the Wind Rivers but slightly less elevated. These . . . Map (db m180420) HM
85 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — The Rendezvous
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534.
Twelve thousand foot mountain plateaus dominating this view of Green River and Snake River headwaters seemingly provide a southwesterly buttress for loftier peaks forming the core of the Wind River Range. Beyond them it is 43 miles from Union Pass . . . Map (db m180653) HM
86 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Three Waters Mountain
On Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Southwest rises a mountain given a lyrical name, one such as Indians or mountain men discovering a geographical phenomenon might have chosen. Midway of its four-mile long crest is the key point, one of only two in North America, were as many as . . . Map (db m180333) HM
87 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Tie Hack MemorialRailroads and the West
On U.S. 287 near Warm Springs Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.
Hacked and Stacked Ties were made from trees hacked and cut by hand...hence the name "tie hack." Tie hacks were a special breed of loggers who could quickly fell, limb a tree, and fashion the tie down to the specification demanded. . . . Map (db m96316) HM
88 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Union Pass
On U.S. 287 at Union Pass Road on U.S. 287.
Westbound Astorians led by Wilson Price Hunt in September, 1811, passed through Dubois region, over Union Pass, and on to the mouth of the Columbia River to explore a line of communication and to locate sites for fur trading posts across the . . . Map (db m96244) HM
89 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Union Pass
On U.S. 287 at Union Pass Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 287.
Union Pass, so named in 1860 by Captain William F. Raynolds during the Hayden Surveys of Wyoming, provides access across the Continental Divide in the Northern Wind River Mountains. Ancient peoples used this pass for centuries, with use by fur . . . Map (db m96313) HM
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90 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Union Pass
On Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
At this pass--midst a maze of mountain ranges and water courses which has sometime baffled and repulsed them--aboriginal hunters, mountain men, fur traders and far-ranging explorers have, each in his time, found the key to a geographic conundrum. . . . Map (db m180331) HM
91 Wyoming, Fremont County, Dubois — Wind River Range
Near Union Pass Road (Forest Road 600) near Forest Road 534, on the right when traveling south.
Postulating the traverse of the Continental Divide the eye climbs to Union Peck, some four airline miles but nearer six by that tortuous route. At ll,491 feet Union Peak is a nondescript rise that draws attention only because it is the final . . . Map (db m180418) HM
92 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Block House
Near Old Wind River Highway near Trout Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1869. A Refuge for Women and Children in Times of Danger. Map (db m96166) HM
93 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Fort Washakie World War II Veterans Memorial
On 2nd Street at Washakie Street, on the left when traveling west on 2nd Street.
In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II Sherman Redman • Lee Wadda • Gordon E. Burt • Elwin Elmer • George W. Antelope • Claude Goggles • William Trosper • Loren McC. Frank • Richard Pogue • Louis Bishop • John L. Brown . . . Map (db m96240) WM
94 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Mrs. Maggie Richards and Mrs. Hall
On Cemetery Lane near Trout Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Maggie Richards and Mrs. Hall Pioneer White Settlers Killed July 23rd, A.D. 1873 by a raiding band of hostile Sioux Indians in their ranch home on the site of the present city of . . . Map (db m96197) HM
95 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Sacajawea
On U.S. 287 at Ethete Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 287.
Guide of the Lewis and Clark Expedition 1805 Grave 2 miles west ➳Map (db m96165) HM
96 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — SacajaweaBaptiste Charbonneau — Bazil —
On Cemetery Lane, 0.5 miles north of Trout Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
(Three monuments are treated here as one marker:) Sacajawea Died April 9, 1894 A guide with the Lewis and Clark Expedition 1805-1806 Identified, 1907 by Rev. J. Roberts who officiated at her burial Dedicated in the . . . Map (db m96168) HM
97 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Sacajawea
Near Cemetery Lane near Trout Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
Burial Register on File at Roberts Mission Pages 114-115 Day: 1884 • Date: April 9 • No.: 10 • Names: Bazil's Mother (Shoshone) • Age BCC: 100 • Residence: Shoshone Agency • Cause of Death: Old Age • Place of Burial: Burial ground Shoshone Agency • . . . Map (db m96203) HM
98 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — Sacajawea Cemetery
Near Cemetery Lane near Trout Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
This cemetery is named for the Shoshone woman who became an invaluable guide, interpreter and translator to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fifteen year old Sacajawea accompanied her husband, fur trader Charbonneau, when he joined the Corps of . . . Map (db m96202) HM
99 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — The Right Rev. George Maxwell Randall, D.D.
On Cemetery Lane near Trout Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
This tablet is erected to the memory of The Right Rev. George Maxwell Randall, D.D. Bishop of Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Born Nov. 23, 1810. Died Sept. 28, 1873. Who held his last service in this building on its former site at . . . Map (db m96201) HM
100 Wyoming, Fremont County, Fort Washakie — The Shoshone-Episcopal Mission Boarding School
On Trout Creek Road near Cemetery Lane, on the left when traveling west.
This school was founded by the Reverend John Roberts. Born in Wales, in 1853, Roberts was for 66 years a missionary to the Shoshones. "Our hope is in the children and the young people, the old people can't hear!" So spoke Washakie, Chief of . . . Map (db m96167) HM

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