Andrew Henry - Idaho Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This history sign along walkways leading to Upper Mesa Falls and deals with Andrew Henry.

Marker Name: Andrew Henry Marker Type: Roadside Marker Text: Andrew Henry, for whom the Henrys Fork is named, played a significant role in the opening of the West. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Henry moved to Missouri in 1799. In 1808, a group of influential friends persuaded Henry to invest his money, talents and time in the St. Louis Missouri Fur Company. From 1809 to 1811, Henry, with his company, trapped beaver in Wyoming and Idaho. A natural leader, Henry led a group of trappers into the Snake River Valley in the spring of 1810, camping along the Henrys Fork and wintering near present day St. Anthony, Idaho. In 1811, Henry returned to St. Louis, sharing knowledge gained through his explorations with those eager to experience the untamed west. County: Idaho Group Responsible for Placement: U.S. Forest Service City: Not listed Date Dedicated: Not listed Marker Number: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   09/26/2010 Volcanoguy visited it