#194 - Steamer “Shoshone”
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Steamer “Shoshone” sign at Walters Ferry.
Waymark Code: WMBK4E
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2011
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Idaho History Marker #194 about the Steamer “Shoshone” at Walters Ferry on Idaho Hwy. 78.
Marker Name: Steamer “Shoshone”
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
The boat was built in 1866 to provide easy river travel for a part of the route from the Columbia to Boise and Silver City.
It was intended to ply 105 miles between here and Old’s Ferry. Once, it even explored the river for 60 miles above here, astonishing the jackrabbits with its ambitious whistle. But business was poor and firewood for the boilers was scarce, and service stopped after a few trips. Finally in a hair-raising ride, the 136-foot, 300-ton boat was run down through Hell’s Canyon to the Columbia.
County: Owyhee
Group Responsible for Placement: State of Idaho
Marker Number: 194
City: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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