Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail

Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail (HM2BWR)

Location: American Falls, ID 83211 Power County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 40.512', W 112° 59.262'

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In this defile on August 10, 1862 a band of Shoshone Indians ambushed an Immigrant Train bound for Oregon killing nine white men and wounding six.
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HM NumberHM2BWR
Series This marker is part of the Oregon Trail series
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Year Placed1927
Placed BySons of Idaho
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 337132 N 4726662
Decimal Degrees42.67520000, -112.98770000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 40.512', W 112° 59.262'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 40' 30.72" N, 112° 59' 15.72" W
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Area Code(s)208
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Memorial Trail, American Falls ID 83211, US
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