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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P13_nathaniel-galloway-1890s_Green-River-WY.html
A sometime trapper and prospector from Vernal, Utah, Nathaniel "Than" Galloway revolutionized river travel on the Green and all other western rivers. Galloway was convinced that both beaver and gold could be found in the canyons of the Green River…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P12_john-wesley-powell-1871_Green-River-WY.html
Even before the end of the 1869 voyage, Powell knew he had to return to the river. The news of Powell's first expedition of 1869 captured the nation's imagination and admiration; and also helped persuade Congress to appropriate $10,000 for the sec…
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