Emigrant Crossing - #455
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Emigrant Crossing - Idaho State Historical Marker# 455 - Caldwell, ID
Waymark Code: WM29W3
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2007
Views: 53
Emigrant Crossing is located along the Boise River and was the only spot to cross the River safely in the Treasure Valley. The Trail used to cross the valley to get to this spot is now the same path used by US Highway 20.
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Marker Name: Emigrant Crossing
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
Emigrant Crossing
After reaching Boise River, emigrant wagons had to travel 30 miles to find a good crossing about 1/4 mile North of here.
County: Canyon
City: Caldwell
Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho State Historical Society
Marker Number: 455
Web link(s) for additional information:
www.idahohistory.net
Date Dedicated: Not listed
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