Dedicated to the memory of,,
Posted by: 
muddawber
N 42° 05.791 W 113° 38.004
12T E 282230 N 4663848
Old monument recently uncovered.
Waymark Code: WMVJC
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2006
Views: 50
This sign was, at one time, buried under a bush which was trimmed back during a recent road refurbishment. It gives a little story on an event that to this day is still being debated whether it happened or not.
Marker Name: None given
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
"Almo Idaho
Dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in a most horrible Indian massacre 1861
three hundred immigrants west bound
only five escaped."
County: Cassia
City: Almo
Date Dedicated: 1938
Group Responsible for Placement: Sons & Daughters of Idaho Pioneers
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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