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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ML4_chance-encounter_Yellowstone-National-Park-WY.html
Across the meadow, a fire burned in the campsite of nine tourists on the night of August 23, 1877. The Cowan party had unknowingly camped near hundreds of Nez Perce men, women, and children who were under violent pursuit by the United States Army.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16AZ_granite-hot-springs-swimming-pool_Jackson-WY.html
Pool constructed in 1933 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)Average Yearly Snowfall 400"Elevation 6987Water Temp. Summer 93, Winter 112
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16AX_elijah-nicholas-uncle-nick-wilson_Wilson-WY.html
In 1889, Uncle Nick joined his older brother Sylvester who brought the first Mormon settlers over Teton Pass into Jackson Hole. It took 14 days for the band to travel 90 miles from St. Anthony, Idaho to Wilson, Wyoming, the town which bears his na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP6_john-hoback-guide-of-astorians_Jackson-WY.html
"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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP4_the-square-as-it-appeared-in-1936_Jackson-WY.html
The log cabin to the far left once housed the Jackson Post Office. Next door stood the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) building, which is still recognizable today.In the distant background there is the distinctive curved roof line of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP3_gathering_Jackson-WY.html
On June 15, 1897 John and Maggie Simpson donated land on which to build a Gathering place for residents of the valley.This structure became known as the Clubhouse and originally housed the gun club. The Clubhouse also became a community spot for m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP2_teton-county-veterans-memorial_Jackson-WY.html
This beautiful memorial is dedicated in loving memory of the Teton County Veterans, Jackson's Hole, Wyoming
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP1_the-jackson-state-bank_Jackson-WY.html
was organized by Robert Miller in 1914 and was located on Crabtree Corner. Most of the initial capital of $10,000 was subscribed to by local citizens. Mr. Miller's nickname was "Old Twelve Percent" due to the high interest rate he charged.Next doo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVP0_elk-antler-arches_Jackson-WY.html
Antler arches have been gates to the Jackson Town Square since 1960. The antlers are from elk that winter on the National Elk Refuge. About 7,500 elk spend each winter on the refuge. The bulls shed their antlers each spring. Antlers are picked up …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOZ_in-the-early-days_Jackson-WY.html
the Town Square was a scrubby area strewn with rocks and sage-brush. Often, one would see elk bunched up with the town cows grazing in the square.In 1932, as part of a nation-wide movement to honor his 200th birthday, the square was named George W…
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