Bear River Massacre #216 - Idaho Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Idaho History Sign reads:

BEAR RIVER MASSACRE

VERY FEW NORTHWESTERN SHOSHONI SURVIVED A BATTLE HERE THAT TURNED INTO A MASSACRE BY COL. P.E. CONNOR'S CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS

In 1863, Connor and his force west out from Salt Lake City on a cold January campaign in response to friction between Indians and white travelers. They found more than 400 Shoshoni settled in a winter camp on Battle Creek. When Connor struck at daybreak on January 29, the Shoshoni suffered a massacre unrivaled in Western history.

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Marker Name: Bear River Massacre Marker Type: Roadside Marker Text: see the long description County: Franklin City: Preston Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho State Society Marker Number: 216 Web link(s) for additional information: http://www.history.idaho.gov/Reference%20Series/0235.pdf Date Dedicated: Not listed

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