Montpelier, Idaho
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 42° 19.432 W 111° 17.106
12T E 476508 N 4685775
Montpelier is home to the National Oregon/California Trail Center.
Waymark Code: WMB250
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Montpelier was an important stopping point on the California/Oregon trail. Having just conquered Big Hill, the longest and steepest grade on the route so far, the travelers were in need of rest and sustenance. Originally named Clover Creek and then Belmont, it finally was named Montpelier by Brigham Young after a city in his native Vermont.

Montpelier seems to take pride in the fact that their bank was held up by Butch Cassidy and his gang, commemorating the occurence with a large historical marker sign.

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