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Oregon Trail Historical Markers

The Oregon Trail was the only practical corridor to reach the entire western United States from 1836 – 1869. Over half a million people went west during the Oregon Trail’s “glory years.”
 
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By Barry Swackhamer, December 1, 2014
Oregon Trail Marker
1 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — Oregon Trail
On West 1st Street (Route 138/385) near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east.
2 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — "Our Road Was Very Steep…"
Near East Lake Forest Drive near South Kelton Place, on the right when traveling west.
3 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — 359 — Beaver Dick's Ferry
On Warm Springs Avenue (at milepost 7), 0.1 miles Highland Valley Road, on the left when traveling north.
4 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Bonneville PointThe Oregon Trail
On State Highway 21 at East Lake Forest Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 21.
5 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Ezra MeekerThe Oregon Trail
On State Highway 21 at East Lake Forest Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 21.
6 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Idaho's Emigrant TrailsThe Oregon Trail
On State Highway 21 at East Lake Forest Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 21.
7 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Kelton RoadThe Oregon Trail
On U.S. 21 at East Lake Forest Drive, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 21.
8 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Old Oregon Trail
Near East Lake Forest Drive near Orchid Way, on the right when traveling west.
9 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Old Oregon Trail - West Boise
Near North Eagle Road (State Highway 55) at U.S. 26, on the left when traveling north.
10 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — 375 — Oregon Trail
On Interstate 84, 1 mile north of Black's Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
11 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Oregon Trail Monument
On West Jefferson Street at North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jefferson Street.
12 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — 10 — Site 10 ★ Blacks Creek Road Crossing
On Black Creek Road near Songbird Lane, on the left when traveling west.
13 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — 151 — The Oregon Trail
On Warm Springs Avenue (at milepost 7), 0.1 miles south of Highland Valley Road, on the left when traveling north.
14 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Wheels of Change
Near East Lake Forest Drive near Orchid Way, on the left when traveling west.
15 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Whitman Overlook
Near East Lake Forest Drive near Orchid Way, on the right when traveling east.
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16 Idaho, Bannock County, Lava Hot Springs — 406 — Lava Hot Springs
Near Main Street near unnamed Road, on the right when traveling west.
17 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Bloomington — 319 — British SettlersBear Lake — LDS Church —
On National Park Highway/Oregon Trail (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling south.
18 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — Big Hill
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
19 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — 335 — Big Hill
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
20 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — Big Hill...
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
21 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — Hot, Cold, Dry, Wet, Dusty, 2,000-Mile Trail
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
22 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — Idaho's Emigrant Trails
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7, on the right when traveling west.
23 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — 456 — McAuley's Road
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
24 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — One Continual Stream
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
25 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — 159 — Smith's Trading Post
On U.S. 30 at milepost 440.1 near Bench Road, on the left when traveling west.
26 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — The McAuley Cutoff
On U.S. 30 at milepost 441.7 near Hunters Lane, on the right when traveling west.
27 Idaho, Bear Lake County, Montpelier — 157 — Thomas Fork
On U.S. 30 at milepost 454.5 near Walter Lane, on the right when traveling west.
28 Idaho, Blaine County, Bellevue — Timmerman Junction Oregon Trail Kiosk
Near U.S. 20 at State Highway 75, on the left when traveling west.
29 Idaho, Blaine County, Carey — 305 — Goodale's Cutoff
On U.S. 20/26, on the right when traveling west.
30 Idaho, Canyon County, Caldwell — 455 — Emigrant Crossing
On U.S. 30, 0 miles east of West Plymouth Road, on the right when traveling east.
31 Idaho, Canyon County, Middleton — 75 — The Ward Massacre
On Lincoln Road, 0.2 miles east of Middleton Road, on the left when traveling east.
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32 Idaho, Canyon County, Parma — 85 — Old Fort Boise
On Parma Road, 0 miles west of Parma Rd., on the left when traveling north.
33 Idaho, Canyon County, Parma — Old Oregon Trail1844 - 65
On East Grove Road at Parma Road, on the left when traveling east on East Grove Road.
34 Idaho, Caribou County, Bancroft — 161 — Hudspeth's Cutoff
On U.S. 30 at milepost 376.2 near Lundgren Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west.
35 Idaho, Caribou County, Bancroft — 348 — Ivins Pioneer Cemetery
On Rigby Road near Invins Road, on the right when traveling north.
36 Idaho, Caribou County, Bancroft — 324 — Oregon Trail Campsite
On Chesterfield Road near 24 Mile Road.
37 Idaho, Caribou County, Grace — California dreaming in 1841
On State Highway 34 near U.S. 30, on the right when traveling south.
38 Idaho, Caribou County, Grace — Lava Flows and Wagon Trains
On State Highway 34 near U.S. 30, on the right when traveling south.
39 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Fort Hall
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
40 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Guiding Landmark...Sheep Rock
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
41 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Hudspeth Cutoff
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
42 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Idaho's Emigrant Trails
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
43 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — 219 — John Bidwell
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
44 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Sheep Rock Geology
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
45 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — The Value Of A ShortcutHudspeth's Cutofff
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
46 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — Trails, Rails and Highways
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
47 Idaho, Caribou County, Soda Springs — William Henry Harrison
On Soda Point Power Plant Road near Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling south.
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48 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — "A Most Dangerous Crossing"
Near Solobal Road near Rosevear Gulch Road.
49 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — Motor Homes Without Motors
On Three Island State Park near West Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
50 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — 198 — Oregon Trail
On South Commerical Street at W. Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Commerical Street.
51 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — Over 500 Miles Step-by-StepThe Oregon Trail in Idaho
Near Solobal Road near Rosevear Gulch Road.
52 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — 1 — Site 1 ★ Two Island CrossingMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On West Madison Avenue near South Owyhee Street, on the left when traveling west.
53 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — 2 — Site 2 ★ Old Oregon Trail Road CrossingMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On Old Oregon Trail Road near Bennett Road, on the right when traveling west.
54 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — 3 — Site 3 ★ Hot Springs CreekMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On Hot Springs Road at Teapot Road/Ross Road, on the right when traveling west on Hot Springs Road.
55 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — The Oregon Trail
On Three Island State Park near West Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
56 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — The Three Island Ford
On Three Island State Park near West Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
57 Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — To All Pioneers
On Park Road, 0.4 miles south of West Madison Avenue.
58 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 353 — Castle Rock
On Sun Valley Highway (U.S. 20 at milepost 124) near North Cat Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
59 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 305 — Goodale's Cutoff
On Sun Valley Highway (U.S. 20 at milepost 124) near North Cat Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
60 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — Oregon Trail 1864Site of Old Mountain Home Station
On U.S. 20 near Northeast Teapot Road, on the right when traveling south.
61 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 4 — Site 4 ★ Hot SpringsMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On Northeast Teapot Road near Worth Lee Road, on the right when traveling west.
62 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 5 — Site 5 ★ Rattlesnake CreekMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On U.S. 20 near Industrial Way.
63 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 6 — Site 6 ★ Kelton RoadMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On Immigrant Road at Canyon Creek Road, on the right when traveling west on Immigrant Road.
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64 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — 7 — Site 7 ★ Canyon CreekMain Oregon Trail Back County Byway
On Canyon Creek/Mayfield Road near Memory Lane, on the right when traveling west.
65 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — Site 8 ★ Ditto Creek
On Mayfield Road near East Rumsley Lane, on the right when traveling west.
66 Idaho, Elmore County, Mountain Home — Site 9 ★ Bowns Creek
On Mayfield Road near Bowns Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
67 Idaho, Franklin County, Preston — BB ID-4 — Bidwell/Bartleson Trail - Small Brook
On U.S. 91 near West 5000 North, on the right when traveling north.
68 Idaho, Gooding County, Hagerman — The Great Westward Migration
On Bell Rapids Road near Upper Salmon Falls Road, on the left when traveling west.
69 Idaho, Owyhee County, Homedale — Oregon Trail1842-1863
On East Idaho Avenue (State Highway 19) near South 2nd Street East, on the left when traveling west.
70 Idaho, Payette County, Fruitland — 263 — Snake River
On Interstate 84 at milepost 1,, 1.9 miles north of U.S. 95, on the right when traveling east.
71 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Coldwater Hill Rest Area Oregon Trail KioskThe Oregon Trail
On Interstate 86 at milepost 18 near Cold Water Road, on the right when traveling east.
72 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Massacre Rock - A Clashing of Cultures
Near Park Lane near Register Road, on the left when traveling west.
73 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail
Near Park Lane near Register Road, on the left when traveling west.
74 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Oregon Trail1842 - 1883
On Harrison Street near Bannock Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
75 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Oregon Trail
On Falls Avenue at Valdez Street on Falls Avenue.
76 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — 338 — Oregon Trail
On Interstate 86 at milepost 30 near Register Road, on the right when traveling west.
77 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Register Rock
Near Register Road near Cutoff Road (Deeg Road), on the left when traveling west.
78 Idaho, Power County, American Falls — Snake River Rest Area Oregon Trail KioskThe Oregon Trail
Near U.S. 86 at milepost 30 near Rock Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
79 Idaho, Twin Falls County, Hagerman — 206 — Payne's Ferry
On U.S. 30 at milepost 190,, 0.6 miles N 1000 E, on the right.
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80 Idaho, Twin Falls County, Hagerman — 204 — Salmon Falls
On U.S. 30 at milepost 187,, 0.1 miles Chisholm Drive, on the left when traveling north.
81 Idaho, Twin Falls County, Hansen — 342 — Rock Creek Station
On U.S. 30 at milepost 227,, 0 miles east of Rock Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
82 Idaho, Washington County, Cambridge — 185 — Brownlee Ferry
On State Highway 71 at milepost 2,, 10 miles west of Camp Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
83 Kansas, Douglas County, Kanwaka — Coon PointOregon Trail — 1842 —
On U.S. 40 at E 600 Road (County Route 1029), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 40.
84 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — A Look Back in TimeThe Santa Fe, Oregon, and California trails once passed this way
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
85 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — A Look Back in TimeThe Oregon and California trails were pathways for the greatest mass migration in American history
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
86 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — Apprehension and Conflict
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
87 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — Eye of the Needle
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
88 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — Following Their Dreams
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
89 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — From Prairie Schooners to Locomotives
Near U.S. 56 at West 183rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
90 Kansas, Johnson County, Gardner — 6 — Overland Trails
On Main Street, 0.1 miles North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
91 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — A Most Desirable Spot For Camping
92 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Elm Grove Campground
On Old US-Highway 56, 0.1 miles east of West 151st Street, on the right when traveling west.
93 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Lone Elm Campground
On Lone Elm Park Drive, on the right when traveling south.
94 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Lone Elm Park
On Lone Elm Park Drive, on the right when traveling east.
95 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Roads To The West
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96 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — The Travelers
97 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Trail Campground..To Farm..To Park
98 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Trails Westby Eldon Tefft
On Lone Elm Park Drive, on the left when traveling south.
99 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Opening the Floodgates
100 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Santa Fe and Oregon Trails
On 151st Street, on the right when traveling east.

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