Merrill J. Mattes -- Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering NE
N 41° 49.771 W 103° 42.654
13T E 607045 N 4631651
The memorial bench for Merrill J. Mattes on the Scotts Bluff National Monument interpretive trail
Waymark Code: WMK364
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2014
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The memorial bench for Merrill J. Mattes stands by the Traces of the Oregon Trail historic marker (and OT ruts), about halfway along the Scotts Bluff National Monument interpretive trail. A fitting and appropriate placement and honor for this esteemed historian.
The bench text reds as follows:
"MERRILL J. MATTES MEMORIAL
1910-1996
Merrill J. Mattes, author of The Great Platte River road and noted authority on the Oregon/California Trail, served as Monument Custodian from 1938-1946"
Where is this bench located?: Scotts Bluff National Monument interpretive trail
Who is this bench honoring?: Merrill J. Mattes
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Visit Instructions:
To log this waymark you can take a photo of the entire bench. You may have yourself (Sitting of course) or your GPS in the photo. A photo is not required, but encouraged.