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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QH3_opening-the-mines_Superior-WY.html
Prospecting revealed that Seams Nos. 3, 1, 7, and 13, the latter also known as the Van Dyke Seam, were of sufficient thickness to justify the development of mines. Preliminary railroad surveys were made up the long canyon from Thayer Junction on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJQ_eskridge-draw_Rock-Springs-WY.html
Named in honor of Edward Deen Eskridge 16, who was lost on Feb. 15, 1963 after a car accident that fatally injured his brother Richard, 15. His last tracks were found about 3 miles down this draw. This tragedy inspired the founding of the Rock …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P31_powell-colorado-river-expedition-1869_Green-River-WY.html
On May 24, 1869, the Powell - Colorado River Expedition, ten men and four boats strong, embarked from these environs on a voyage of adventure resulting in civilization's first definite knowledge of this continent's last unexplored major river drai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2U_major-wesley-powell-and-party_Green-River-WY.html
Marking the Spot from Which Major Wesley Powell And Party Departed May 24, 1869, To make first exploration of Green and Colorado Rivers, arriving mouth of Grand Canyon Aug. 29, 1869.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2T_william-ashley-1825_Green-River-WY.html
Leaving Missouri in 1824, William Ashley led a large group of men west in search of riches - beaver. Ashley and his crew arrived on the banks of the Green River (or Seeds-ke-dee as it was called then) on April 9th, 1825 near the mouth of the Big S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2F_william-manly-1849_Green-River-WY.html
Like thousands of people in 1849, William Manly was in a hurry to reach the California gold fields and find his fortune. He offered his services as a mule driver, joining a group of emigrants and headed west on the overland trail. Manly and se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2E_green-river-city-hall-1942-1954_Green-River-WY.html
This building was located at 52 North Second East Street from 1942 through 1954, located just north of the alley and one-half block north of the Union Pacific Railroad depot. It was used for office space by the TOWN OF GREEN RIVER. This buildi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2D_riverside-swimming-pool_Green-River-WY.html
The Green River swimming pool was constructed at this location in the early 1930s and opened to the public in July 1931. The front foundation is still visible. After the structure had been demolished and the pool filled in, the area was flooded in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P15_the-great-unknown_Green-River-WY.html
Teacher, Civil War veteran, scientist, and naturalist - John Wesley Powell was driven by the idea to explore the canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers. He arranged funds, men, and equipment in the winter of 1868-1869. The expedition was spo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P14_the-paddlewheeler-comet-1908_Green-River-WY.html
The paddlewheeler or steamship the Comet represented a new form of transportation on the upper Green River - the use of power other than oars. The flagship of the newly organized Green River Navigation Company, the Comet made its maiden voya…
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