John Grey - #362
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N 42° 58.625 W 111° 22.626
12T E 469251 N 4758338
John Grey - Idaho State Historical Marker #362 - Wayan, ID
Waymark Code: WM29W0
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
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This historical marker is located in the beautiful Wayan valley near the Grays Lake Wildlife Refuge and Cariboo Mountain - this is a Waymarking 2-fer!

John Grey discovered this valley in 1818/19 while trapping - come enjoy the beautiful views and great Idaho History!
Marker Name: John Grey

Marker Type: Roadside

Marker Text:
John Grey Discovered this valley in 1818 or 1819 while hunting beaver for Donald MacKenzie's Northwest Company Trappers.


County: Caribou

City: Wayan

Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho State Historical Society

Marker Number: 362

Web link(s) for additional information:
www.idahohistory.net


Date Dedicated: Not listed

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