Beaver Dick's Ferry #359
N 43° 33.074 W 116° 05.926
11T E 572798 N 4822425
Quick Description: Situated along Highway 21 across the Boise River on the way to Idaho City.
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2007 9:58:21 PM
Waymark Code: WM2E7E
Views: 44
Long Description:
In 1863 and 1864, overland packers hauling supplies from Salt Lake
City to Idaho City crossed here and took a direct route northward
to More's Creek.
Marker Name: Beaver Dick's Ferry
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Ada
City: Boise
Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho Transportation Dept
Marker Number: 359
Marker Text: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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