Hoback Canyon

Hoback Canyon (HM1PK3)

Location: Jackson, WY 83001 Sublette County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 14.725', W 110° 28.595'

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West of this sign is the opening of Hoback Canyon. This canyon first provided a way through the mountains for game and Indians, and later for mountain men and settlers, but the rugged trail was hazardous for horses and wagons. On September 26, 1811, the Astorian party led by Wilson Price Hunt entered the canyon here. This large group, funded by New York millionaire John Jacob Astor, aimed to establish a fur trade enterprise across the unsettled Oregon Territory, and set up a base for Astor's Pacific Fur Company on the western coast. These were the first white men to pass this way. Three legendary trappers, John Hoback, Jacob Reznor and Edward Robinson, guided the party. This stream and canyon afterward became known has the Hoback.
On October 10 1812, six Astorians led by Robert Stuart camped here on their return trip to St. Louis to report the establishment of Fort Astoria on the Oregon coast.
On Sunday, August 23, 1835, Jim Bridger's brigade of trappers and Indians, accompanied by Reverend Samuel Parker, camped here after departing the Green River Rendezvous. This basin was then known as Jackson's Little Hole. Reverend Parker was delivering a sermon to the group when buffalo appeared. The congregation left for the hunt without staying for the benediction. This was the first Protestant service held in the Rocky Mountains.
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HM NumberHM1PK3
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Placed BySublette County Museum Board
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Date Added Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 542492 N 4788201
Decimal Degrees43.24541667, -110.47658333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 14.725', W 110° 28.595'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 14' 43.5" N, 110° 28' 35.7" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 14721-14737 US-189, Jackson WY 83001, US
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