The Astorians ~ Alpine, Wyoming
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 43° 09.613 W 111° 01.551
12T E 497898 N 4778607
This monument on the southeast side of US Highway 89 at River Circle in Alpine, Wyoming celebrates two different events.
Waymark Code: WMFC60
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This historic marker was originally erected to commemorate the opening of the Snake River Canyon Road in 1939. It was reconstructed in 1990 to celebrate Wyoming's Centennial.

The marker reads:

Here in Sept. 1812, the
returning Astorians
led by Robert Stuart
were attacked by the
Indians and their
horses stolen

Dedicated July 4, 1939,
to commemorate the
opening of the Snake
River Canyon Road.

Built by Civilian
Conservation Corps.

Reconstructed by the
Town of Alpine.
Dedicated July 4, 1990,
for
"Wyoming's Centennial"
as a Lasting
Legacy-Project.

Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: Wyoming's Centennial

Date of Founding: 1890

Date of Commemoration: July 4, 1990

Address:
US Highway 89 at River Circle in Alpine, Wyoming

Overview Photograph:

Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: Not listed
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