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Historical Markers in Section 1
We have taken the text from over hundreds of historical markers throughout the state and reprinted them here. They're fun reading, and in total provide an excellent background on the history and growth of Montana. Approximate location of the particular marker is listed below the name.
Lander Cut-Off of the Oregon Trail
Three miles south of Smoot on U.S. Highway 89
Lander Cut-Off
About 18 miles south of Afton on U.S. Highway 89
Periodic Spring "The Spring that Breathes"
North edge of Afton on U.S. Highway 89
Sawyer Expedition Fight
About two miles east of Dayton on U.S. Highway 14
Periodic Spring
About 18 miles south of Afton on U.S. Highway 89
Star Valley
347 Jefferson Street in Afton
Star Valley
Star Valley Rest Area just south of Thayne
First Post Office
U.S. Highway 89 just north of Riggs Ave. and Wright Street intersection in Thayne
Baker Cabin
On U.S. Highway 89 in Etna
A Changing View of Wildlife
Just south of Alpine on U.S. Highway 89 at Wildlife Watching Area pullout
On the Ashes of Their Campfires
About 16 miles south of Hoback Junction on U.S. Highway 189/191
John Hoback, Guide of Astorians
Approximately one mile southeast of Hoback Junction on U.S. Highway 191/189
Elijah Nicholas "Uncle Nick" Wilson April 8, 1843-Dec.27, 1915
Wilson next to Post Office
The Gros Ventre Slide
About five miles east of Kelly on paved road that parallels river.
Jackson Lake Dam
Grand Teton National Park at Jackson Lake Dam
Cunningham Cabin
Just south of Moran Junction on U.S. Highway 26/89/191
Tie Hack Monument
18 miles northwest of Dubois on U.S. Highway 26/287
The Hack Boss
On U.S. Highway 287/89 between Moran Junction and Dubois
The Cross-Tie
On U.S. Highway 287/26 between Moran Junction and Dubois
Togwotee Pass
U.S. Highway 26/287 between Moran Junction and Dubois
Breccia Cliffs
U.S. Highway 26/287 between Moran Junction and Dubois
Union Pass
U.S. Highway 26/287 between Moran Junction and Dubois
Washaki Wilderness
U.S. Highway 26/287 between Moran Junction and Dubois
Tie Hack Interpretive Display
About 17 miles northwest of Dubois on U.S. Highway 26/287
Union Pass Interpretive Plaques
About 8 miles west of Dubois, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 287/26 and 15 miles south on Union Pass Road
Union Pass
About 8 miles west of Dubois on U.S. Highway 26/287
Togwotee Pass/ Continental Divide
U.S. Highway 26/287 at Togwotee Pass between Moran Junction and Dubois
The Old Blackrock Station
U.S. Highway 26/287 at east of Moran Junction at Teton National Forest Ranger Station
Dubois Museum Interpretive Signs
At Dubois Museum
Crowheart Butte
Four and one half miles southeast of Crowheart on Highway 26/287
Grass or Sand Springs–An Oregon Trail Campsite
North of 191/351 Junction
Buckskin Crossing-a Landmark
About 8 miles south of Big Sandy on Country Road 1804 where road crosses Big Sandy River
Fremont's Week in Sublette County
About seven miles east of Boulder on State Highway 353.
Historic Sublette County of Cattle & Men
About three miles north of Big Piney on U.S. Highway 189.
Osprey
Just South of Pinedale on Highway 191