Froman's Ferry Historical Marking
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N 43° 32.840 W 116° 48.079
11T E 516049 N 4821616
Froman's ferry in Marsing Idaho
Waymark Code: WM2031
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2007
Views: 55
The ferry ran unit 1927 when the bridge was built across the snake river. This location today is a very popular fishing area and a nice little park.
The Froman Ferry was built shorty the Caldwell-to-Jordan Valley Road. George Froman built his station along the Snake River. The cost for the ferry where as followed: single horse, 50 cts.; One span and wagon, $1; two span and wagon, $1.50 three span and wagon, $2; Each additional wagon, .50 cts; each footman, 25 cts; each sheep .05 cts; each hog, 3 cts.; each head of horses or cattle, 10 cts.
Marker Name: Froman's Ferry
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Owyhee
City: Marsing
Marker Number: 283
Marker Text: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Group Responsible for Placement: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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